American Diabetes Association Petition for a Cure
Hi -
Based on the name of this group I would guess that everyone, their family and
friends (adults and children) have added their names the the American Diabetes
Association Petition for a Cure.
For those who haven’t added their name yet, the American Diabetes Association is
hoping to collect 1 million signatures to present to Congress at the Washington
Rally for a Cure in March 2000. I think they can exceed that number and like
thousands of others, I am gathering names to help with this drive.
The petition reads "The government spends $40 billion a year treating people
with diabetes but just 1 percent of that amount trying to cure it. If there were
a cure, that $40 billion could be used for tax cuts, education, or to save
Social Security. A cure would also save millions of innocent lives. I strongly
urge the government to spend at least $1 billion a year trying to find a cure
for diabetes."
Can you add names? Since an actual "signature" is not required, just permission
to add the name, names can be added by email. The name, city and state is all
that is required. Any names that you can add would be greatly appreciated. Just
email the names to me and I will add them to those I’ve already gathered. A cure
is possible if the funding is available.