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On 9 Nov, 2005, at 06:10, Automatic digest processor (Marco)wrote: > I think we should put in place a plan, with key objectives, and > include as many countries as possible. And put in place an effective Organisation [made up of PwP's and CG's only]. And that whatever findings/ papers etc. we produce be presented to [I think] a neutral body such as the World Health Organisation [WHO], Geneva.. This might interest you: More than six million people around the world suffer from Parkinson's disease (PD). Patients, caregivers, advocates, and researchers are working toward a cure. And for the first time ever, this global community is uniting to share information and hope and to fight PD together. If you or someone you love has PD, attend the first international World Parkinson Congress and learn firsthand about the latest science and treatments and care for Parkinson's. This first-of-its-kind conference for Parkinson's will be held February 22-26, 2006, in Washington, DC, and will enable patients and caregivers to Meet leading doctors, scientists, and researchers from around the world who will talk about new therapies and next steps in PD research Talk with PD advocates and care experts about issues such as stem cell research, clinical trials, coping, and how to afford family care Make friends and organize support groups with other patients, caregivers, and families struggling with PD Take part in more than 50 different workshops, where you will learn how to w Manage PD w Help your children learn how to grow up with a parent who has a chronic disease w Be a force for health policy change Learn how to improve your quality of life through w Physical therapy w Nutrition w Positive thinking w Art w Exercise w Others Community session topics include Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving Family Care: The Role of Optimism In Sickness and in Health: Steps to Prevent Parkinson's from Consuming a Marriage and a Family To register for the Congress or for more information, go to www.worldpdcongress.org. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn