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Dear List Members, I regret that Ivan Suzman uses the Parkinson Listserv as a means to vent his frustrations regarding NPF. As Dale Severance so eliquently wrote, NPF works tirelessy for the rights of the PD community by funding the most innovative research and educational programs. In the case of Ivan Suzman, which incidently happened well over 3 years ago (prior to my employment at NPF), the University of Miami Doctor that Mr. Suzman was scheduled to see was NOT a no show. He like most Doctors was running behind schedule. Therefore, had Mr. Suzman chosen to wait instead of leaving he would have been seen. And, though the office of the Doctor Mr. Suzman was scheduled to see resides in NPF headquarters, the Doctor was not an NPF employee nor was his secretary that scheduled his appointments for the day. NPF's headquarters in Miami are located in a 4 story building. The first floor is dedicated to the Foundation operations (this is where my office is). The 2nd Floor is LENT out to the University of Miami Neurology Dept. This is where patients receive treatment from UM's Doctors. The 3rd and 4th floors of our building are dedicated to research and house our world class brain bank. Thus, NPF was not responsible for the University of Miami's Doctor that was late for his appointment. As we have stated before, we are very sorry that Mr. Suzman was not seen by his Doctor, however we feel the situation was not in our control. Thank you. Melinda Brown NPF PR