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In a message posted earlier today, Robin Elliott, Executive Director of PDF (Parkinson's Disease Foundation), announced that he, along with his daughter and two doctors from Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center, would be running in the New York City Marathon -- for the benefit of the Parkinson's Unity Walk! What Robin is doing is unprecedented in the history of the Parkinson's foundations. For those of us who have been pushing for unity among these foundations, his is an extraordinary act that gives us hope for the future. Congratulations -- and go Robin! ---------------------------------------------------------- In case you missed Robin's message, here it is: PD Listservers may be interested in knowing that the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), acting through the Parkinson's Unity Walk (fresh off its triumphal fundraising event in New York September 27) is fielding a delegation in the New York City Marathon next Sunday, November 2. Core members of this deranged gang are Drs. Danna Jennings and Blair Ford of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, trailed by Robin Elliott (executive director of the PDF) and his daughter Janna. We're accepting sponsorships at $1, $2, $5 (or more!) per mile. (Multiply by 26; we'll throw in the 0.2 mile balance for free!) Checks can be made out to the Parkinson's Unity Walk and sent to Margot Zobel at 30 West 90th Street, New York, New York 10024. You are welcome to specify a particular organization (American Parkinson's Disease Association; National Parkinson Foundation; the Parkinson Action Network; the Parkinson Institute; the United Parkinson Foundation; or the PDF) if you wish. All proceeds will be added to the total achieved by the September 27 Walk ($115,000 and counting!) If you have questions, contact Robin Elliott by e-mail or telephone (1-800-457-6676).