"As the premier educational program for Parkinson's advocates, the Forum brings together Parkinson's advocates from across the country and empowers them to take an active role in helping to find a cure for this devastating disease." http://www.parkinsonsaction.org/whatwedo/forum.htm Come join the Parkinson’s Action Network as they present the 9th ANNUAL FORUM in Washington D.C. Research and Education Forum – Tuesday, May 13, 2003 * A review of scientific breakthroughs by the nation’s leading Parkinson’s specialists and researchers * Status of Federal programs supporting Parkinson’s research Public Policy Forum - Wednesday May 14 – Thursday, May 15, 2003 * Legislative issues and priorities for 2003 * Grassroots advocacy training * A visit with your legislators on Capitol Hill In addition to the Forum, PAN will host: The 10th Annual Morris K. Udall Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, 2003 honoring: Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) Michael J. Fox is Honorary Chairman and Sam Donaldson is Master of Ceremonies for the Dinner PAN is working to provide our advocates with a scholarship for the Forum. In addition, for those of you who purchase tickets for the Udall Awards Dinner, PAN will waive your Forum registration fees. Please contact our office for information on obtaining a scholarship. For more information or to register for the Forum contact: Parkinson’s Action Network 1000 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20005 (800) 850-4726 (202) 842-4101 (202) 842-4105 (Fax) [log in to unmask] http://www.parkinsonsaction.org To reserve a hotel room contact: The Washington Court Hotel 525 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Call (800) 321-3010 to reserve your room by April 9, 2003 And mention the “PAN” Forum to receive a reduced rate. * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn