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I have a question I would appreciate ANY HONEST comments, advice, tips, taunts, queries or offers of assistance of any kind. I am 40 and have had PD for 10+ years. I am also to blame for my own position having lost -the job I loved and EARNED, my hobbies/collections of coins, comics, sportscards, original artwork, a renovated 10 year old beautifull home with hot tub, expensive furniture..,brand new Toyota 4-runner 4wd, a $20,000 line of credit (unsecured) All those are just $, my REAL losses were my health- used to be active in anumber of sports and coachnmy son's, my self-confidence, but the WORST loss ofall, I lost my WIFE 's love. After she left with my sons I lost my mind and nearly my life several times. Over the last couple years I' ve discovred a few important thing the first a friend who taught me this disease is not a punishment from God and if I asked for help he would be there. Turne out she was right. I've found anability to write that has given mylife purpose and meaning. We have put tt togthr an exhibit of her art and my prose that has led to a publishher ; a portfolio in less than a month abook will follow. NOW, I finally have given you enough background info. MY DREAM is to travel across Canada on a speaking tour to increase Public awareness of Parkinson's disease and raise fundsfor research. I DO NOT expect or want to be paid and will in fact use my own funds each month. Big deal. Seeiouly, I would major corporate sponsorship for a notorhome, gas, food. Also, a volunteer to handle ALL funds, in and out (I have a gambling problem, too!) Also a driver, someone with some medical knowledge... On my good days I say to myself, no sweat, on BAD days I think I'm out of my mind. On my own behalf I used to be good at speaking in public this has never been done tomy knowledge I believe God will send someone to help I'd like your opinion Bill (here goes about to send...)