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Demand an apology from Rush Limbaugh for his outrageous remarks about Michael J Fox "faking" his Parkinson's symptoms. YOU can call The Rush Limbaugh Show program line between 12 Noon and 3PM Eastern Time at: 1-800-282-2882 You can e-mail at: [log in to unmask] You can fax at: 212-445-3963 You can write : The Rush Limbaugh Show 1270 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 CAMR Statement Supporting Michael J. Fox 10/24/2006 7:36:00 PM To: National Desk, Entertainment Reporter Contact: Carol Blymire of the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research, 301-891-1113; 301-332-8090 (cell) or [log in to unmask] WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Sean Tipton, president, Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research: "Michael J. Fox has appeared in political ads in support of candidates who are in favor of embryonic stem cell research and the promise it holds for the millions of American patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, and other diseases and disorders. Those of us in the medical and scientific community who work in this field, as well as those who are afflicted with diseases and disorders that stem cell research can have an impact on, are grateful for Michael's generous offer to be the voice for the millions whose voices go unheard. "For Rush Limbaugh to claim that Michael was exaggerating his symptoms, or "acting," during the taping of the video for sympathy is appalling and, quite frankly, a desperate political cry for help. Unfortunately, this callous disregard for millions of patients and their families is characteristic of opponents of stem cell research. As Americans, we must pull together and support those who are suffering, and find ways to offer hope for better treatments and cures. Politically motivated, uneducated and medically inaccurate comments like Mr. Limbaugh's only serve to tear at the very fabric of what this nation was founded upon. We at CAMR, along with the rest of America, await a national public apology from Mr. Limbaugh, and hope that voters will let their voices be heard on this issue in November." The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) is the nation's leading pro-cures coalition. It is comprised of nationally- recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, and foundations advocating for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine - including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer - in order to cure disease and alleviate suffering for individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders. http://www.usnewswire.com/ Call ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn