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I visited my Mother in Atlanta for Mother's Day last weekend, where I met Margaret & Carl Miller of the Atlanta Chapter of APDA. I obtained a supply of the Pins, designed by Margaret, which is being distributed by their APDA support group. The pin is inscribed "Find the Cure... PARKINSON'S" --a message that we can all back. This is a great promotional device, as is the NPF torch pin. I carried a handful in my pocket and whenever I met a friend or relative I gave them a pin and invited a contribution. I also brought them back to our National Capital Area APDA Chapter meeting where they were quite popular at the suggested $5 donation. Already I have raised several hundred dollars for Parkinson's Causes, after paying off the cost of the pins to the Atlanta group, and I still have most of the pins left. My intention is to keep raising money by selling pins, but more important, I intend to give the pins to our supporters for Parkinson's research funding on Capitol Hill. I have found that Congressional staff and members remember when you leave such a token. The pins are available from the Millers. Contact them for more information: Email-- [log in to unmask] ....DID YOU CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY TO ASK FOR SUPPORT OF THE UDALL BILL? (HR1260;S535) Perry Cohen Washington DC