Oct. 1, 2005 - Mom
Walnut Creek, CA
I am very worried about Dan. The stress of me (and my indecisiveness) is really wearing him down. I know we need help. But I don’t want to be a burden to Bob and Annamaria, either. I’m worried about what they’re giving up to be here with us. I love having them for selfish reasons, but I feel guilty, too.
September 26, 2005
Dear Robert,
I am moved by your extraordinary adventure, The Boys of Summer and by your dynamic work to help find a cure for PD. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research expresses our support for the film that you created with love and wish you well in your ongoing efforts. Your documentary touches lives and your message raises awareness, understanding, funding, and hope. Your story will go well beyond results that can be measured. It mobilizes desire into action, making progress possible.
We at the Michael J. Fox Foundation share your hope; private fundraisers like yours are extremely helpful in moving forward our mission: to help scientists find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease through an aggressively funded research agenda. Since our inception four years ago, the Michael J. Fox Foundation has maintained an uncompromising pace, inspiring and advancing research. We strategically target our resources to achieve maximum scientific impact. We recently awarded several new programs addressing genetics, biomarkers and cell replacement therapies. Our initiatives attract and support established world-class scientists as well as researchers new to the field of Parkinson’s.
Funding significant research initiatives is only possible with the help of people like you. As you know, scientists believe that a cure for parkinson’s is within reach in our lifetime. We will not stop until a cure for Parkinson’s is found. For the six million people living with Parkinson’s, there is no time to wait.
Thank you for sharing your special story and for helping to raise money and awareness for the fight against Parkinson’s Disease (PD). As you organize your event and seek sponsorship and support, please know that I would be happy to talk with any of your sponsors about the research we fund or any aspect of the Foundation’s mission, should they desire more information.
All the Best,
Amanda McDorman
Special Gifts Officer
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