I got it and responded this morning.

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Allman" <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.c-palsy
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Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 12:49 AM
Subject: MDA Telethon


> I apologize this did not go through the first time I sent it. I do not
know what happened.
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>
> I have read many email's from different groups about Jerry Lewis and the
MDA Telethon.I read one email  that really bothered me, the person was
comparing the MDA Telethon to the 9/11 concert that raised millions. Nobody
should ever compare the horrible tragedy of 9/11 to a telethon. 9/11 was an
attack on the US and the civilized world   I do not agree with everything
Jerry has done but I respect the great work he has done raising money but
also educating society what people go through. Some people believe he hurts
the disabled community by using pity and using the term Jerry's kids. I
watched the MDA telethon more this year because I wanted to see why people
were so angry. I was very impressed that at the beginning of the telethon
they honored all firefighters because of 9/11 and they have raised a lot of
money for MDA. I do not like people to use pity and I did not see pity being
used. During the telethon I saw a lot of information and story's of how
people live having Muscular Dystrophy. I learned a great deal and I was
entertained. I do not like the term Jerry's Kids but now I believe I
understand why Jerry's Kids is used. Children that have Muscular Dystrophy
do not live a long life and I have had many friends that passed away because
of Muscular Dystrophy. I hope and pray with the money raised the scientist
can find a cure and people which means children and adults can live better
>
> I applaud Jerry Lewis for all the work he has done and I hope people give
him a break. Who else would take all these years to raise money and help
people
>
> Please let us know what you think.
>
> Stephen Allman
>