News since the ball...

Hi,

Next month I will be attending the Grants round meeting of FARA(A) in
Melbourne. I recently had a wonderful luncheon meeting with the
Executive Director Varlli Beetham. She had come across to SA to speak
to Trinity College students, who have embraced FARA as their yearly
fundraiser. During this Assembly, the students presented Ms Beetham
with an initial chq for almost $400.... not bad for a couple of gold
coins thrown in a classroom jar.

As a part of this presentation, Billys slide show on FA was shown to the
entire school, and now the major fundraiser of Tea towels is about to
kick off.

As part of our meeting, we discussed the importance to get neurologists
on side here in SA. This is vital for the establishment of any drug
trials here in SA, plus the long term goal of an SA clinic.

As you can guess, I " dobbed in" billys neurologist, who has accepted an
invitation to attend the grants meeting and meet with FARA and be
involved first hand.

As you can see, things are still ticking along.

cheers everyone

Laurel