Dear List Members, I thank you all who responded to the survey questions -- your comments and questions are helpful. To those who offered their support both in spirit and financially, I am most grateful. I totally agree with those who commented that "when you broadcast the fact, [it] detracts from the joy of giving ---but I feel the idea needs encouragement and endorsement from as many people as possible, so let us be one of many to follow your lead .." These are unusual times that call for daring and uncharacteristic behavior. I, who do not even know my neighbors' names, am going to strangers and openly ask for money and support. I feel compelled to do this because I believe it is possible to hurry the date of the news release: A cure has been found........ and Judith Richards will post - NEWS: Scientists have solved one of the mysterious puzzles of the brain - how the cells that seemed to have died in the brain of those affected by Parkinson's disease can be regenerated and ..... The search for answers in curing this debilitating neurological condition has been aided by the people whose lives are most affected, the PWPs and their loved ones who with determination and money provided the increased momentum and inspired the research community to work extra hard to find some answers..... I believe it, don't you??? Princeton, NJ B1941/Dx1980 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Margie L. Nestler Sent: Saturday, April 24, 1999 2:39 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: A Plan to help ourselves Margaret, Yes, now is the time to give money for research. I feel we will find a cure much sooner if we get behind this drive for $. My donation will be in the mail May 9th. Margie Nestler Carnegie, PA.