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Hi, Theresa, I think one of the most important things you can do is become an advocate for the proper outlook among our lawmakers and the public. In short, call or write your elected reps and tell them what you think about medical research, and advocate funding for same. Letters to the editors also help. Thanks for being there for us. You'll soon see that we talk and talk about a very wide range of ideas. Enjoy! Rick McGirr Email: [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa Perry" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:52 AM Subject: introducing myself to the group > Hello. > > I just want to briefly introduce myself: > I do not have parkinson's disease, but I am close to many people that > deal with it on a daily basis. I am not a healthcare professional > (nurse, MD, etc.), but I do get the chance to talk with patients, > caregivers, families, etc. dealing with these disorders (I work for a > neurologist that treats Parkinsonian disorders, and Parkinson's is of > course the one we see most often). Since working here, I've come to > realize that I have a passion for helping "get the word out" for these > support groups and trying to make sure the people affected realize that > they are not alone with their struggles and that it's not only okay but > crucial that they get in touch with at least one support group... other > people are dealing with the same very personal issues, and are willing > to talk about what works (and doesn't) for their situation... patients, > caregivers, family, and friends alike... > > I just want to thank you for letting me be a part of this group. If I > can be of help in any way, just let me know. > > -Theresa > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn