From Dr. Zuckerman ... URGENT: Last Call for help re FDA meeting- PLEASE READ

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Dear Friends,

As most of you know, the FDA will be meeting on April 11-13 with

their advisory panel to help decide if silicone gel breast implants

should be approved for the first time. Currently, there are

restrictions on silicone gel implants, and they are much less

popular than they were before the restrictions were put in place

more than 10 years ago.

This week is the last chance for women to sign up to speak at the

FDA meeting, which will be held near Washington, DC. AND, it is the

last chance for us to find out who wants their story to be told but

who are not able to come. That would include some of our friends

who are too sick to come, as well as some who have passed away.

Their stories are in our hearts and it is our hope to help tell

those stories so that they too can be an effective voice in this

process.

Individuals speaking on behalf of a support group or organization

will have 5 minutes to speak. Those speaking as individuals will

have 3 minutes. IF there are any support groups that are not able

to send someone, please let us know who you are.

If you're interested in participating (even if you're not sure),

please let me know. And, if you are planning to come, please let us

know that too.

We are collecting donations to help pay for travel for women who

have had implants. Many women have asked for financial assistance

and we want to make sure anyone who is well enough to travel can be

there to speak in her own voice. If you or your support group can

spare even $5 to help with this, that would be great. (Of course,

more is welcome too!) Please don't give money if you can't afford

it, but if you can, please send a check to " NRC for Women &

Families " and write " travel support " in the memo line. ALL of the

funds raised will be used for planes, trains, and other travel

expenses for people talking about women's implant experiences. And,

since our organization is a charity, all donations are tax

deductible (if you deduct donations).

Best wishes,

Zuckerman, Ph.D.

President

National Research Center for Women & Families

1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 901

Washington, DC 20006

www.center4research.org