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Hello all, Bill Heit asked to see the letter I sent to Gail in response to her request for letters of support for Udall funding from "CFAs." He suggested that I send it to the whole list -- so here it is. All our American friends lobbying Congress are welcome to make use of it if it will help. TTFN Peter +++++++++++++++++ June 6, 1998 To Members of the United States Congress Dear Legislators, My late wife had Parkinson's for 18 years. I knew first hand and experienced the hardship and costs of this terrible disabling condition on her, on her children and on me as her primary caregiver. The United States Congress has taken a strong leadership role in the world on many issues. In terms of the battle to find a cure for Parkinson's, Congress has opened the door to major breakthroughs by passing the Udall Bill. Now, the task is to give it meaning and substance by providing adequate funding for the important research that will find a cure for Parkinson's. As we come to the end of the Decade of the Brain, declared by President Bush and supported by the bipartisan support for the Udall Bill in the Congress, please support the funding so badly needed by researchers. It will have tangible benefits not just for Parkinson's but for all neurological conditions. Parkinson's research will be highly cost effective both in personal human terms and in the costs of medical care. I appreciate very much your willingness to receive this kind of external testimony in support of the efforts of countless thousands of Americans facing this terrible condition. With every good wish and the greatest respect, I remain, Sincerely Peter J. Kidd 62 Coronation Avenue Halifax, Nova Scotia B3N 2M6 CANADA ************************************************************************** Peter Kidd Learning Materials Consulting Services 62 Coronation Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3N 2M6 Canada Tel/FAX: (902) 443-4262 Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~aa163/peterkidd.html