FWD: Washington DC Rally, Autism & Homeland Security Bill

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FYI........

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From: CTVIA <info@...>

Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 20:45:23 -0500

For Immediate Release:

Homeland Security Bill Provisions Prompt Parents to Hold Rally on

Capitol Hill January 8th.

Recent events surrounding the last-minute provisions of the Homeland

Security Bill have prompted parents to hold a rally on Capitol Hill in

early January when congress reconvenes. The " Know the Cause, Find the

Cure " March will bring parents of vaccine-damaged children together to

share their views about the provisions and other recent developments in

Washington, as well as the explosive rise in autism cases.

The Autism Autoimmunity Project is hosting the one-day event that will

start at 9:00 am on January 8th at Upper Senate Park and last throughout

the day.

Coordinators are hoping Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow will introduce

her new legislation that day along with other speakers who will be

showing their support and speaking out about the unfair provisions added

to the Homeland Security Bill.

Ray Gallup, Founder of the Autism Autoimmunity Project, says, " It's

crucial that legislation reflects our children's best interests. We will

continue to support the senators and congressman that support our

children, and those who make sure the parents and families come before

company profits. "

The event will also bring in appearances by Congressman Dan Burton and

other key political figures that are against the provisions. Lori

McIlwain, the North Carolina State Chapter for The Autism Autoimmunity

Project, says, " We certainly need to have a strong presence in Washington

when congress comes back in session. This is our opportunity to speak out

against the government's decision to put big-money drug companies before

our children. They're trying to keep us down and they won't, " says

McIlwain.

Funds for unbiased research will also be demanded as thousands of

parents believe their children have suffered neurological damage from

Thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used in some vaccines and

pregnancy shots as well as damage including inflammatory bowel disease

caused by the MMR vaccine.

" It's time for us to take control of the situation, " says JoAnne Pike,

President of Moms On A Mission For Autism, a Chapter for the Autism

Autoimmunity Project. " Things are happening in Washington that will

affect our children's future, " she said. " We can't let that happen, at

least not

without a fight. "

Packets about the autism treatment connection will be handed out on the

day of the event, along with free merchandise to help raise awareness.

Running video of children with autism will also be on display throughout

the day.

For more information, contact:

The Autism Autoimmunity Project

1-800-939-TAAP

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FYI........

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------

From: CTVIA <info@...>

Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 20:45:23 -0500

For Immediate Release:

Homeland Security Bill Provisions Prompt Parents to Hold Rally on

Capitol Hill January 8th.

Recent events surrounding the last-minute provisions of the Homeland

Security Bill have prompted parents to hold a rally on Capitol Hill in

early January when congress reconvenes. The " Know the Cause, Find the

Cure " March will bring parents of vaccine-damaged children together to

share their views about the provisions and other recent developments in

Washington, as well as the explosive rise in autism cases.

The Autism Autoimmunity Project is hosting the one-day event that will

start at 9:00 am on January 8th at Upper Senate Park and last throughout

the day.

Coordinators are hoping Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow will introduce

her new legislation that day along with other speakers who will be

showing their support and speaking out about the unfair provisions added

to the Homeland Security Bill.

Ray Gallup, Founder of the Autism Autoimmunity Project, says, " It's

crucial that legislation reflects our children's best interests. We will

continue to support the senators and congressman that support our

children, and those who make sure the parents and families come before

company profits. "

The event will also bring in appearances by Congressman Dan Burton and

other key political figures that are against the provisions. Lori

McIlwain, the North Carolina State Chapter for The Autism Autoimmunity

Project, says, " We certainly need to have a strong presence in Washington

when congress comes back in session. This is our opportunity to speak out

against the government's decision to put big-money drug companies before

our children. They're trying to keep us down and they won't, " says

McIlwain.

Funds for unbiased research will also be demanded as thousands of

parents believe their children have suffered neurological damage from

Thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used in some vaccines and

pregnancy shots as well as damage including inflammatory bowel disease

caused by the MMR vaccine.

" It's time for us to take control of the situation, " says JoAnne Pike,

President of Moms On A Mission For Autism, a Chapter for the Autism

Autoimmunity Project. " Things are happening in Washington that will

affect our children's future, " she said. " We can't let that happen, at

least not

without a fight. "

Packets about the autism treatment connection will be handed out on the

day of the event, along with free merchandise to help raise awareness.

Running video of children with autism will also be on display throughout

the day.

For more information, contact:

The Autism Autoimmunity Project

1-800-939-TAAP

*******************************************************

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from CTVIA merchandise and CTVIA earns a percentage from our bookstore.

Thanks for your support!