Please Stand By

On September 10, 2009, Nick Dupree was able to leave the rehab hospital in New York City where he had been living for approx. 378 days after moving from Mobile Alabama (well after his previous crusade), while waiting to get services and supports established to live in the community. It’s a wait that’s shorter than … Continue reading “Please Stand By”

It’s MDA Telethon Time Again!!

The MDA’s 44th annual Labor Day Telethon was on the TV. Since my family and I were on the local (Mobile, AL) MD Telethon several times, and my mom served a year as Mobile MDA’s president, I thought I should comment. Many activists attack the MDA for fundraising based on pity. It’s true that their … Continue reading “It’s MDA Telethon Time Again!!”