Thank you so much for wanting to contribute to offset the PSA conversion expenses. (They really are great!) The Parkinson Coalition is hopeful that we will be able to find some angel underwriters. If we are unsuccessful with that effort, we might consider a grassroots effort from the list. We will keep the list informed as to our progress. nina Abi Murthy wrote: > > Since no once else has jumped in- Nina, I get the following from your email: > - the cost of 'converting' the specific-to-Houston PSA so that it can be > distributed/shown nationally is 3300/- > - it does seem as if the people who have seen the PSA think it is a great > tool for improving awareness of PD > > If the above 2 are true, then is there a way we can contribute > towards making this happen? After the PSA is 'nation-alized' (for > want of a better word) PD support groups can order the tapes (at a > minimal cost I presume) and try and get local TV stations to run > this- am I reading this correctly? The more I think, the better it > sounds- here is an opportunity for people all over the US to 'see' the > same message- there is nothing like repetition to have stuff stick... > > What do the others feel? > > abi (Dad 73/4) --