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Dear Listserv Members, Just wanted to share what is happening in around and about the Houston Area. First, two bicyclists Donna Kos, from Akron Ohio, and Wallace Teal, from Kerrville Texas, have reached Texas on their west to east cross country treck across the southerrn tier of the US. Donna lost her dad to PD in 1996 and Wallace lost his wife to PD in 1997. They are committed to raising the nation's awareness of PD. When they arrive in Houston on April 10th they will be honored at the Houston Area Parkinson's Society Symposium. The symposium will be held at the HAPS offices at 1475 West Gray St. on the grounds of the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center. Registration begins at 8:30AM. Efforts to get local cycle clubs to join them that morning as they peddle into town are underway. The Symposium (which is free) has adopted the Parkinson Power Across America - Over Coming the Obstacles theme. Dr. Abe Lieberman and Dr. Joseph Jankovic will be featured speakers. Classroom sessions and many exhibits will also be features of the symposium. Govenor George Bush has signed a proclamation declaring April 10, a PD awareness day for all Texans. The proclamation will be on display. This week the Baylor college of medicine is sponsoring "A Cure for Parkinson's Dinner" and fund raiser honoring President and Mrs. George Bush will be held Thursday evening March 25th. As of last Friday more than $550,000 had been pledged. Proceeds will go to the Baylor College of Medicine Parinson's Disease and Movements Disorder clinic headed by Dr. Jankovic. HAPS Golf Director John Leonard tells me he is planning the HAPS Parkinson's Home Course World Golf Tournament agaian this year. More to follow on this. For more information on Parkinson's happenings visit the Martones' new web site at http://www.kingwoodcable.com/martone/ or call The HAPS office at 713-626-7114. Be Aware, Bob Martone