Just received our first copy of the Parkinson's group headed up by Jim Cordy. It is absolutely wonderful and Jim (and Deborah) deserve so much credit and thank you's that I concluded I would voice my praise and gratitude here. Everyone should know all the work these two people have done for all of us but especially for those of us in Western Pennsylvania. The newsletter is professional in appearence and content, informative and greatly appreciated by all of us. Thanks Jim. It seems clear to me that this chapter will be one of the driving forces behind better education for those directly affected and the public at large, greater support and encouragement for pd'ers and caregivers and more successes in the political/financial realm for Parkinson's research and the ultimate victory. Lisa Carper --