> >>>Perhaps as the 'lifers' or 3rd world of the 'unwell' we need the >PD equivelent of a prison riot, or the abduction >and 'murder' of 'rich western tourists' to grab the headlines.<< > Actually, all I had in mind re obits was a pamphlet with suggested text ( "died of x after a long battle with parkinsons") and some explanatory text about the need for visibility of parkinsons. This pamphlet would be provided to end-stage caregivers (Through neurologists/ support groups, etc), and to newspapers and funeral home directors (the folks who write most obits) via a mass mailing. Does the NPF publicity rep have a position on this? Would the NPF like to sponsor such a project? ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com