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Things are really heating up in central Illinois and I don't mean just the 90+ degree heat!! Right on the heels of our very successful "Shake, Rattle & Roll" weekend, we have several events that are coming up. On Thursday, august 8th, we plan to present a check for $2,000 to Richard J. Weber, Ph.D, a research scientist at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria campus for use in his studies dealing with the effect of activated leukocytes on dopamine producing cells in parkinson's affected subjects. This donation (an increase of 60% from last years' check), is part of the $15,000 which was raised during the Shake, Rattle & Roll weekend held in May. Another check for $2,000 was sent to PLWP and the remaining $11,000 went to the Parkinson Alliance for research. After the presentation, we will be holding a press conference to announce our plans to hold a fund-raiser for U.S. Representative Lane Evans. For those of you unfamiliar with Congressman Evans-he represents the 17th District of Illinois and is the ranking Democratic member on the Veteran's Committee. His work for the working people and for the environment is well known. He also happens to have Parkinson's disease. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday, August 25th, from 1 pm-3 pm at Kelleher's on Water Street in Peoria. Pat Sullivan, the owner of the upscale Irish Pub & Restaurant will provide appetizers and a great setting for our event. We are excited to announce our guest speakers for this day; they are: Anne Udall-the daughter of Congressman Morris K. Udall and quite active in Parkinson's projects and Don Schneider-the radio personality from Clinton, Iowa who spoke so eloquently before the Senate subcommittee with Lonnie Ali and Michael J. Fox. Also hosting and helping with the introductions will be Mr. Michael Bryant-the CEO of Methodist Medical Center. We have had an overwhelming response thus far, showing lots of interest. I would also like to share with you that I have been selected as one of this year's 25 Women In Leadership for central Illinois. I am very proud and feel quite humble to be in the company of such wonderful, accomplished women. If you are in the area or plan to visit for this fundraiser, please let me know so that we can get together for some fun, sharing and maybe a sip of Irish Cream!! Thank for listening, your central Illinois on the go reporters, Joan Blessington Snyder and Holly Angus -- Joan E. Blessington Snyder 50/11 http://www.pwnkle.com/jes/jes_web/index.htm <[log in to unmask]> "Hang tough...........no way through it but to do it." Chris-in-the-Morning (Northern Exposure) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn