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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!

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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).