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Dear Listfriends, here is the second update. Many places have articles in newspapers and television programs. ========================= UPDATE 2 ============================ The following states will sign the proclamation : California, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennesse, Texas, Utah Washington and Massachussets are probably signing. The following cities will have World's Parkinson's day activities : Lima, Ohio Lincoln, Nebraska Houston, Texas Oxford, Ohio Salisbury, ??? Vancouver, BC, Canada The following countries will organize activities for World's Parkinson's Day : England, Other activities : In observance of World Parkinson's, Oregon Health Sciences Univeristy and the Parkinson's Disease Center of Oregon is sponsoring a seminar on PD for adult Children of PWP's on Thursday April 9. To commemorate the date of April ll, l998, the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association in the State of Maryland has a member who is an antique dealer. This dealer will sell items at a flea market that would not sell at an antique show and 50% of the proceeds will be given to the Anne Arundel County Chapter. Also, to assist patients, the APDA has created a toll-free line at 888-400-2732. The Information & Referral Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital can obtain names of local Parkinson's disease specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and support groups. ================================================================ So far the second update, please send your information to : Kees Paap <[log in to unmask]>