Hooray for you, Jim ! You are a true pioneer, and deserve every bit of this
recognition!
>Group -
>
>As you know, I rarely post to the ListServe unless there is some important
>news. Well, what follows certainly qualifies.
>
>I have just received permission to announce an upcoming television program in
>which I have a small part. Back in March a film crew from England's famed
>BBC was here for an interview about my "pig cell" implant surgery. They
>filmed as I drove my Triumph around town, walked the nearby shore, and
>conversed in the living room. It took an entire day for them to complete
>their work.
>
>Apparently the program is nearing completion. I expect to have an airing
>date shortly. In the UK it will be part of a series on medical technologies
>which is shown on BBC One. In North America I believe it will be broadcast
>on either Discovery or TLC. I'll let the group know as soon as they tell me.
>
>End of story? Not quite! Yesterday I received a letter from Secretary
>Shalala at the Dept. of Health and Human Services in Washington. It was a
>formal request to be on a special committee concerned with
>xenotransplantation. The position is that of a Patient Advocate. I am both
>thrilled and honored to be considered for this important role.
>
>I'll keep you all informed -
>
>Jim Finn
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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