A Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation Serving the Central and Northern
Florida areas
Advocacy
We know that advocacy does not equal a cure for Parkinson’s disease. But
it is a means towards that end, and speaking with a unified voice, steady and ever louder, across America is critical if we
are to ever find that cure. Your elected officials cannot do their jobs unless they hear from you. Engage the people you elect
to lead us, engage your community and continue to be the unified voice for this very important cause.
GDNF...
GDNF-Cure Interrupted
CBS 60 Minutes has aired their investigative report by Leslie Stahl on GDNF
and how AMGEN terminated the supply to all of the participants of the Phase II trial because of 'safety issues'
with animal studies. Click on the pic at the left to seewhat you can
do to help these patients gain back their use of GDNF.
Parkinson Legislation in Congress...
Parkinson’s
Bill Fights for a Cure
Congressman Lane Evans, with the support of the Congressional Working Group on
Parkinson’s Disease Co-Chairs, introduced HR 3550, the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Research Act Amendments
of 2005. HR 3550, also called the Udall Act Amendments, is a bill to amend and strengthen the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s
Disease Research Act of 1997. Click on Rep. Udall's picture to take action.
