Alzhiemer's Disease: Support the Quilt and the Stamp

Thanks J for letting people know about this stamp. Kathy has been working tirelessly on it for years and hopefully the postal service will agree to issue the Alzheimer's Stamp. The funds raised will make an enormous difference.

Thank you, Jacqueline, for bringing attention to these issues! Thirty-one Members of Congress signed a letter, dated October 18, 2006, addressed to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, U.S. Postal Service to show support for an Alzheimer’s Semipostal (fundraising) Stamp. On September 27, 2005, in response to the 72,366 signatures collected nationwide on a petition, Congress introduced H. Res. 466 on the House floor. H. Res. 466 urges the U. S. Postal Service to issue an Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp. Only 27 of the 435 Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of H. Res. 466. Sadly, this legislation will not move forward unless we can convince more Members of Congress to sign on. As co-sponsor of H. Res. 466 your Representative would be helping the 4.5 million Americans suffering from this tragic and heartbreaking disease. It is important to emphasize that this bipartisan legislation will cost Congress NOTHING. It will, however, give all Americans the opportunity to fund Alzheimer’s research by voluntarily purchasing the Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp. You can reach your Congressman by calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 225-3121. Your calls are urgently needed. Thank you. Kathy Siggins-Brooks __________________________________________ AFA Quilt to Remember The tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease is felt worldwide and if we can promote greater public awareness we might be able to find a cure. I’m very proud to be a part of a very special tribute to those loved ones lost and to those who continue the journey of living with Alzheimer’s disease. I will be in Central Park, NY on November 3 for the opening ceremony standing proud as they lay my quilt panel along side others to form a much larger quilt. I understand that some organizations will not be taking part in this tribute. I believe that it is important for everyone to set aside their differences and come together for the good of the cause. I’ll be looking for Miracle on 99th Street. Kathy Siggins-Brooks Leave a Reply

Thank you very much for all the work and effort you are putting into raising money for the Alzheimers that affects so many of our older folks. I support it and hope the post office will issue a stamp.

it did my heart good to look and see that the quilt i made to honor my dad is still here. i was curious as to what happened to it and wonder if it is still 'on tour'. thank you for the chance to do this. it sure means a lot to me.

Jerriann Kutny, quilt sent in on the original New York display of the quilts.

PS i have moved from Mi to NJ. if the quilts come back to NY, i will get to see them!