It's National Neuropathy Week, May 14-18, 2007

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Mark Your Calendars for National Neuropathy Week, May 14-18, 2007

May 14-18th has been designated National Neuropathy Week by the U.S.

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The Neuropathy

Association initiated the tradition in 2005 in conjunction with its

10th anniversary celebration to bring greater public awareness about

a condition estimated to affect more than 20 million Americans.

This May, we again strive to bring hope and help to the millions

dealing with neuropathy, says Tina Tockarshewsky, executive director

of The Neuropathy Association. And we renew our own public appeals

that more attention and resources be dedicated to this stealth nerve

destroyer.

This year, the Neuropathy Association is launching its first

national public service ad campaign. Featuring Lansbury whose

husband had neuropathy the TV ads will appear nationwide throughout

the year to raise awareness of neuropathy's early warning signs and

symptoms.

In addition, the Association is asking its members and anyone with

neuropathy to help with its outreach efforts. Within our own means

and abilities, we each have opportunities to advocate for

neuropathy, says Ronnie Chalif, president of The Neuropathy

Association. We can lead in ways large and small. How we handle our

illness on our own behalf becomes a very real testimony to others on

what it means to live with neuropathy.

For more information, contact The Neuropathy Association at 212-692-

0662 or 1-888-PN-FACTS.