Ive wanted to reply to Bill Harrington's moving and sensitive words. In fact, if it is all right I would like to share them with others who are not on the Listserv. It is very easy to identify with the feelings he expressed so well. Altho, my Pd hasn't been confirmed that long my older brother,who died, five years ago also had PD.(we both might have had PD at the same time) There are some things we can't control,of course. But to be an advocate and to educate others on trying to obtain a cure makes it possible not to feel powerless. So perhaps I can make a difference in some small way . Best Lorraine J