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Dear friends, I am interested in compiling a list of Young Onset PWP's(defined only for the purposes of this project as having visible PD symptoms before age 40) who have been enduring visible symptoms for 8 years or more, and who would like to form a vocal and visible "Parkinson's Liberation" group. The primary focus would be MAJOR MEDIA COVERAGE. I hope this group does not exclude anyone unfairly. I am simply of the opinion that younger people have many years of tragedy to endure, greater energies, and that 8 or more years of enduring PD-related hardships at an early age gives us very special clout. I do not mean to include or exclude any particular PWP's,. and hope noone is upset by this somewhat arbitrarily-limited group. I am hoping to be present at the Massachusetts area YOPD meeting this Saturday, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital at 1 PM, and would be glad to talk to anyone during or after the coffee hour, after Sonia Neilsen's program has concluded. Thank you for your understanding, Ivan Suzman (49/39/36)