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Hey Robin... excellent, well crafted message! One thing got to me tho... How come _ I _ never got such a warm and supportive welcome when I let it be known I had PD, lo, these many years ago? <grinning & ducking> Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Disease Foundation <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, November 29, 1998 12:03 PM Subject: A Letter to Michael J. Fox >Listfriends: > >Given all the interest and concern on our list this past weekend about >appropriate approaches to Mr. Fox in the aftermath of his momentous >announcement, I thought you might be interested in seeing PDF's initial >overture. > >I hope you feel it achieves its dual purpose of showing sympathy and respect >while keeping an eye on what his celebrity can do for the cause. > >I will welcome comments, however critical. We're in this for the long haul, >and can all learn from each other. > >If my incompetence with the computer means you don't get the attachment, e- >mail me with your fax or address and I will send you a copy. > >Final point: you will understand, and I hope appreciate, why I have deleted >his home address from this copy. > >Happy holidays, everyone. > >Robin Elliott, Executive Director, Parkinson's Disease Foundation >