Re: [TMIC] Loss of a Friend

[cindymcleroy]

I first talked with Deanne not too long after Katie came down with TM.  She was just a baby.  I found Deanne through NORD and gave her a call.  This was before the TMA was founded and she was so helpful.  It is because of this family that the TMA was created.   I think this is a sad but great opportunity for those of us who can, to make a donation to the TMA in Dick's name.  If you think this is a good idea you should send the donation to:     Make a check or money order payable to The Transverse Myelitis Association and mail it to: The Transverse Myelitis Association Paula Lazzeri, Treasurer 10105 167th PL NE Redmond, WA 98052-3125 Other ways to contribute can be found at: http://myelitis.org/donations In Memory or Honor Donations A caring way to honor someone special or recognize an occasion. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of a person's birthday or anniversary (or other occasions), please just add a note with the person's and/or family's name and address. The TMA will send an acknowledgement of your donation to the appropriate parties. Cindy McLeroy ----- Original Message ----- From: Deborah Nord Capen To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 9:09 AM Subject: [TMIC] Loss of a Friend Hello List members, I know that there are several of my friends who have been subscribed to the list for the past 9 or more years, who have had the opportunity to meet and get to know Dick and Deanne Gilmur, the parents of a young child who was diagnosed with transverse myelitis when she was 18 months old.  Because of their strength and their quest for more information about TM and finding a cure for their daughter, while at the same time raising awareness of TM throughout the world, Dick and Deanne started The Transverse Myelitis Association.  Because of their hard work back then, today we have endless opportunities to share our information, share our daily experiences and daily frustrations, and medical centers worldwide are more aware of TM when one of us first comes into the hospital with our paralysis and other problems.   I am very sad to report that Dick Gilmur passed away this week after a 2 year battle with mantle cell lymphoma.  He died at his home in Tacoma, Washington.  We will miss him so much.   Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED]