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Hi Everyone

I have just cut and pasted the following message from Shomon's Forum

from in Australia because I think this is a splendid idea. This is a

wonderful way we could all contribute towards helping other people who do not

have computers. posted some time ago that she thought it would be a good

idea to pass on good thyroid books which we had either finished with or would be

willing to buy and paste a printed 'Donation Notice' in the book with

information as to how they could be directed to library internet resources to

access support groups etc., Anyway, the following is what she suggests.

Luv - Sheila

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THYROID AWARENESS WEEK

I have posted on the US Boards to Maureen when I noticed on her messages

that thyroid awareness week in America is in Jan 2005 and offer the following

idea for everyones consideration in the USA and also the UK boards

For each of us who feel they can donate a Thyroid Info Book (mary Shomons

or Dr Peatfields Great Thyroid Scandal or any other considered suitable) to the

donators own local library.

This would be at minimun cost to each of us but cover a great area. The

media coverage would be very beneficial highlighting thyroid concerns and

helping direct those without internet access to help. A printed Donation

Notice in front of the book for readers to access their library internet

resource to these about.com thyroid website and learn more.

The books would be re-read many times.

Thru these thyroid boards we can achieve this -

Perhaps those interested could respond. If we do this we can make a

difference - and if we all do this in January during thyroid awareness week - we

may have media coverage for maximum exposure.

I would also point out that as many ppl here are from different countries,

that is another angle.

I have also written a suggested Donation Notice to be pasted in the book

as well as a suggested media release which could also print it out send that

in to our local newspapers.

let me know what you think !!!!

jenny in australia

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DONATION NOTE

THIS BOOK HAS BEEN DONATED

TO THIS LIBRARY DURING

THYROID AWARENESS WEEK

AS AN INITIATIVE OF

FELLOW THYROID SUFFERERS

WE INVITE READERS TO JOIN US

ON THE FORUMS AT

http://www.thyroid.about.com

" Knowledge is Power "

MEDIA RELEASE

During January's National Thyroid Awareness week Thyroid Sufferers around

the world are donating selected books to their local library to assist other

Thyroid Sufferers to know more about their illness.

Many men and women currently striving to overcome Thyroid Disease or

researching a suspected illness meet up on thyroid boards on the

http://www.thyroid.about.com

thyroid forums on the internet sharing their experiences whilst helping

and supporting each other.

These forums were established by the best selling author of Living Well

with Hypothyroidism,

Shomon, herself a thyroid sufferer and as a result, many have found

possible answers to their thyroid concerns.

Realising that not everyone has access to the internet or are not

comfortable using a computer, some members of the internet forum believe that by

donating recommended books,

which have personally helped them,

to their local area library,

they can help others in a practical way.

The nominated books for donation so far are:

Living Well with Hypothyroidism.

Author: Shomon

Pub: Harper rrp US$14.00

amazon.com US$8.39

Living Well with Autoimmune Disease.

Author: Shomon

Pub: Harper rrp$14.95

amazon.com $10.17

The Great Thyroid Scandal - and

how to survive it.

Author: Dr Barry Durrant-Peatfield

available from www.baronsdownpublishing.com/author

rrp UK 14.94 delivery inside UK

rrp UK 17.94 worldwide delivery

Graves Disease: A Practical Guide

Authors: Elaine A. ;

Pub: McFarland & Co.

rrp$35 amazon $35

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The idea that those wishing to participate go to their local book store,

buy the book of their choice, stick the donation note inside and give it to the

Librarian in January. - Not hard

OR

order on line, paste in donation note, and drop off at local library

- (jen5421

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