TallyGator said:
GIGator...my thoughts and prayers are with YOU and your family. I have lost my mother and sister to cancer, which has become an industry of fundraising with no discernible increase in the "cure" success rate for the last 25 years. I cannot donate to an industry that keeps searching for answers but just can't quite lick it. I am not so informed on Parkinson's, I'll admit, but I would rather do something for you than them. PM me and let me know if you need anything that I can help with.
Thanks Tally! The two organizations that I posted have made a difference in millions of people's lives. They are responsible for most of the advances in treating the disease. Stem Cell research is looking very promising and without these two organizations it wouldn't have gotten off the ground. There's a new treatment, which is in the trial phase, that removes Lewy Bodies from the brain, which improves the production of Dopamine. It has shown great promise. 85 cent of every dollar goes directly to research - that's remarkable, compared to most non-profits. Finally, Michael J Fox is really involved in his organization and makes sure that the focus stays on research. He has given millions, himself and is responsible for the current success. They encourage Parkinson's patients and their families to raise money in their communities; so, I'm trying to do my part. If nothing else, educating people is important. Recognizing the signs of Parkinson's can be key to catching it early and treating it with therapies that can slow down its advancement. Also, exposure to toxins is believed to be one of the main causes; especially, in younger people. My Doctors believe that I developed it from exposures to toxins while in Iraq. It makes me worry about all the other Troops, who could develop the disease, as well. Thank you, again, for your kind words.
