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With the messages about famous people living with Parkinsons - I noticed that someone mentioned the Pope - presumably as a positive example. Unfortunately I see the Pope's refusal to admit he has Parkinsons as sending a very strong negative message about Parkinsons. Here is the head of the Catholic Church denying he has Parkinsons. Of course this may be true, BUT, if he actually does have PD - then the message he is sending is that he is ashamed of having it and that others should be so as well. It says that PD should be hidden. When I think of the missed opportunity he has for doing so much good for other Parkinsonians I get very depressed. Simply by admitting he has PD and that he is able to cope and that he battles on - this would be a wonderful message. Is there any way we can get this idea to him? Norm Ichiyen Home: [log in to unmask] Mississauga, Ontario, Canada