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> Dear Archbishop Tutu, > > It is with a sense of awe mixed with gratitude that I thank you for showing an > interest in Parkinson's disease and those of us who have it. > > As a South African, I am aware of the tremendous contribution you have made to > ensure the peaceful change of political ideology in that country. As an > American citzen now, I have seen the example you have set to all human beings to be > compassionate and caring towards all mankind. And as a person with > Parkinson's (PWP) I thank you for extending that concern to those of us who > suffer from this debilitating disease. > > How wonderful it would be if you would lead a prayer for us on World > Parkinson's Day, April 11th. Right there at Emory, already internationally > known as a leader in Parkinson's research. With your lead, the prayer could > be taken up in churches and mosques and synagogues, all manner of houses of worship, > throughout the world, all united to call for a way to end this horrible disease. > > Yours respectfully, > > Hilary Blue (50,33,24) (present age, age at diagnosis, age at onset)