I have physical therapy today and have to write this fast. Thelma, I consider everyone with a chronic illness a patient and recognize the need to have coalitions. But there is only so much a handful of people can do. The rep from the breast cancer coalition at the meeting was very informative and we see the need. But they also have large numbers and much money. They get better - we get worse. We don't have the energy to do it alland we don't have the energy to fundraise. We either need people to help take this on or organizational sponsorship.

paula