>Hi everyone,
> I just signed onto the list yesterday AM and had tons of mail
>today. To introduce myself - I am a graduate student pursuing my MSc. at
>Queen's University in Rehab therapy. I just started this September in
>Kingston, Ontario. I came up from the States, a true New Englander, I'm
>from Connecticut and spent my undergrad years at Tufts University near
>Boston. I am hoping to do my master's research thesis on Parkinson's
>disease. Why? My grandfather was diagnosed three years ago, and since
>then I have been keenly interested. In particular I was infuriated at
>the lack of support that my grandfather received when he was diagnosed.
>His physician told him he had PD, sent him home with sinemet, and said
>"come back in six months." My grandfather passed away a year ago, but my
>conviction to work with PD has not. I am interested in possibly doing my
>thesis on the diagnosis procedures used by MDs/experienced by patients.
>I just recently attended the monthly meeting of the Kingston chapter of the
>Canadian Parkinson Foundation and met some wonderful people who were very
>encouraging about my ideas and interest.
> I am attending the annual conference in Toronto this coming
>Saturday and Sunday, and would love to know if anyone else out there is
>planning to attend. I have registered for the 'newly diagnosed' group
>discussion. I'm probably going to be the youngest person there (I'm 21),
>so if you see me, please say hello!
> I look forward to corresponding with you all!
>
>Heather Moore
>
>email : [log in to unmask]
>329 Earl St. Rm 321
>Kingston, ON K7L 2J4
>(613)546-3014
>
>Hi Heather
MY name is jerry swartz and help run one of the Toronto
/Thornhill/ self help groups. If you reqire
any asstance while in Toronto I would glad to assist in any way I can .I
will also be at the covention. .
Most from the Toronto & the national offices know me will point me
out..
Or you can reach me at 905 771 0282 if you run into any snags while at the
conventon
I look forward in meeting you
