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From: Ron.Rothenberg@f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Rothenberg)
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Subject: Re: Danville, Va.
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Date: 17 Jan 90 02:10:29 GMT
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 KO> A request.  I have a freind who has moved to Danville, Va.
 KO> She dosen't know anybody in town except family and is very 
 KO> lonely. Her Parkinsons' Disase keeps her from going out to meet 
 KO> people because of the sudden onset of paralysis has her scared 
 KO> to go where nobody knows her and would know how to help her.
 KO> Anybody knowing of people in the Danville Va. area who she 
 KO> could associate herself with would be greatly appreciated.
 KO> Thanks...
 KO> 

Speak to the local chapter of the National Parkinson's Foundation.
The national headquarters are at

1501 NW 9th Avenue - Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136
(800) 327-4545
(800) 433-7022 (in Florida)
(305) 547-6666 (Miami)
(800) 544-4882 (In California)

The local groups sometimes  have visitation programs.  She might
consider living with someone else, even someone who has the same
disorder for mutual support.

-rsr-

... Only the young die good.

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