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> From: Martin Paczynski <confabulous@gmail.com>
> Date: April 23, 2007 3:28:40 PM EDT
> Subject: Support my ride for Brain Tumor Reseach
>
> Hello,
>
> My name is Martin Paczynski and I'm a second year graduate student
> here at the Tufts University Psychology department.
>
> Before last year's Ride for Research, here's what I wrote:
>
> "Two and a half years ago, my father was diagnosed with Stage IV
> brain cancer and was given three months to live. Doctors in general
> thought that the best option was to just keep him comfortable
> because currently available treatments are ineffective.
>
> Indeed, the five year survival rate associated with *benign* brain
> tumors is worse than for malignant breast cancer.
> Fortunately, I had the time, energy and resources to investigate
> treatment options that are not generally available and now, I'm
> happy to say, that my father's cancer is in full remission.
>
> However, most people are not so lucky. Much more research is needed
> for brain cancer to not be a death sentence."
>
> It is now a year later. My father's cancer came back and
> unfortunately, new treatment options were not available to continue
> the fight. On April 19, he passed away after struggling with the
> debilitating effects of the disease for several months. He was 67.
>
> My family and I are thankful for the time we had with him. And we
> are thankful that he could continue working until the end on many
> of his projects which brought him such joy.
>
> This year, on May 20th, I will once again be riding 50 miles to
> help raise funds for further research so that other families need
> not loose their loved ones to brain cancer. Every donation, big or
> small, helps. Even if you do not have the financial means to
> support this cause, I'd appreciate it if you could forward this
> message to friends or family who might be willing to help in the
> fight against brain cancer.
>
>
> To make a donation, follow the link below
>
> http://www.braintumorsociety.org/site/TR?
> px=1124051&pg=personal&fr_id=1131
>
> If that doesn't work, go to
>
> http://www.braintumorsociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=1131&pg=pfind
>
> and search for Paczynski. Once you get there, click on the "Support
> Martin" on the left hand side.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Martin