I don't know why my post was edited. The link now just refers to the general website. Here is what i wanted to share with you TOSers.

quote from Gail Sault in a post on atosa forum:

" This morning I rec'd word that the American TOS Association has been officially recognized by the United States government as an international tax-exempt Charity. We have been waiting for this news for several months. We were placed in the 1st(best) IRS catagory which means that they will not require any further narrative reports from the Association.

What does this mean for you? It means that now our government has officially recognizes that TOS patients need help and that this is a medical condition requiring further awareness, education and research. This is an historical event.

I hope this news brings you a sense of validation for all that you have been through and I know you are stuggling desperately for help and physical peace. Please know that I think of you all very often and I hope to continue to bring Thoracic Outlet Syndrome to the forefront of modern medicine and most importantly, I hope to help you!

Okay I'm pretty vaklempt right now... I'll chat with you all later.

God Bless you all

Gail "