Kathy, After doing all that I could with our local support group it became clear to me that a much greater emphasis on research was needed. Grassroots advocacy at the national level offered that opportunity. PAN provided the vehicle. I provided a voice. Congress responded. Now NIH must meet the challange. The process works! And I feel better. Bob Martone -President Houston Area Parkinson's Society 1475 West Gray St. Suite #175 Houston, Tx. 77019 [log in to unmask] http://www.kingwoodcable.com/martone/