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Working 2 Walk 2007-Last Update!
 The time is nearly here for the
Working 2 Walk 2007 Symposium and Rally!
In less than a week, people from all over the globe will be meeting
in Washington DC with a very important mission-learning all they can
to further the goal of finding a cure for paralysis.
If you are planning to attend, we at
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
hope that you are growing excited as you plan and pack. If you can't
be there, we hope you have done what you could to pave the way for
us. Your letters to legislators will be very persuasive when our
face-to-face presence reinforces your message.
For those attending, we hope you've laid the groundwork and done
your homework for the upcoming trip. It is usually beautiful in DC at
this time of year, but the weather has been unusual nationwide.
Remember to check the
weather in DC
before you pack! As of Monday, April 16, the predictions are for
mid-to-high 60's, mostly sunny. Your trip will be easier, safer and
less stressful if you know where you are and where you're
headed...Study and print the
W2W maps
before you leave home. Check your destination airport for ground
transportation as you sit at your computer at home; you'll feel
better if you know there is an accessible ride to your hotel when you
need it. Print a copy of the
W2W schedule
too, so you'll know what's going on.
U2FP is wrapping up the final details of all the scheduled
events. Venues are arranged, catering ordered, stages and ramps and
banners abound. The speaker list at the W2W Symposium ensures that
you will be well-informed for the next year of paralysis cure
advocacy. Your efforts to
arrange visits with your elected officials
will not be in vain. If you haven't yet done so, it may not be too
late. Nothing could be more important when you travel to Capitol Hill
than seizing the moment to make your beliefs known to those paid to
represent you.
S. 5
(Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) passed the Senate 63-34, with 3
abstaining. It is unbelievably close to a veto-proof vote. (See
how your Senators voted) The
Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act
(HR 1727) has been introduced in the House with bipartisan support.
This is a GREAT time for us to be going to Washington.
Please take a moment to peruse the W2W 2007 Sponsor list
(bottom of page), and resolve to support this year's sponsors.
Their contributions make this opportunity a reality. All the speakers
at Working 2 Walk deserve our support as well. We can't overstate
our appreciation. Finally, U2FP is grateful to the advocates that
make events like Working 2 Walk worthwhile. Each of you is a star.
If you are a person that makes last-minute decisions, it is not
too late to
register.
We'd be happy to see you and we think you'd be glad you came.
Whatever you decide about Working 2 Walk 2007, U2FP thanks you
for your participation throughout the year. Together we can, and we
will, pull closer to the finish line.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
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