Re: Dr. Rosenzweig retires

[Guest guest]

Leanne

Please let Mike know we'll still always be thinking of him. I'm one of

the fortunate here to have actually spoken with him. He's made a

tremendous contribution during a period of life that, frankly, I would

have been too selfish to have done so. But I hope he knows that he has

the thanks of all of us and should take the pride of all he has

accomplished as a very personal reward for the sacrifices he's made. I'm

sorry his health leads to retirement but also hope now he will make the

most of his life and thank only of himself. It's time for Mike to be

there for Mike and let others like yourself carry the torch forward.

As long as there is Pulmonary Fibrosis and a Pulmonary Fibrosis

Foundation, Mike will be very alive and active in everything they do.

When treatments are found, someone else might well get the credit. But

it's the pioneers who really are the ones who make things possible.

Because of his work, more research has taken place, more people are

educated, and more PF'ers have received support and advocacy.

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> Co-founder and President of Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Leaving Post

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> Due to deteriorating health caused by pulmonary fibrosis,

Rosenzweig, PhD announced his retirement as president and CEO of the

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) effective March 31, 2009.

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> Dr. Rosenzweig, along with his brother, the late Albert Rose, and Dr.

Marvin Schwarz started the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in 2000. After

being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, Albert Rose was committed to

finding life-extending treatments and ultimately a cure for the

relatively little known lung disease. Over 20,000 people die annually

from pulmonary fibrosis.

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> Under the leadership of Dr. Rosenzweig, the PFF has committed over

$2,400,000 to fund various research projects at universities across the

country. He is also credited with expanding educational and support

services, and has increased public awareness of the disease.

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> Dr. Rosenzweig was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis over 15 years ago

and has remained devoted to improving the quality of life for those

diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. He spoke with patients daily and

gave them hope and inspiration. He knows some individuals like him can

survive relatively long periods while others can benefit from

transplantation.

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> Dr. Rosenzweig will become president emeritus and provide his

expertise in the areas of grant research and fundraising. Dr. Dan Rose,

son of Albert Rose and a retired cardiothoracic surgeon, will become the

president of the PFF. Leanne Storch will continue as executive director

and Thiemkey as director of development.

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> For more information about pulmonary fibrosis and the foundation,

visit www.PulmonaryFibrosis.org.

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> Leanne Storch

> Executive Director

> Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

> 1332 N. Halsted, Suite 201

> Chicago, IL 60642-2642

> www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org

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> A cure is just a breath away

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[Guest guest]

Apart from you, Leanne, do you wonderful people KNOW that your organistion helps people all over the Globe?

BIG THANKS to Mike et al!

in Oz

IPF: Fibrotic NSIP/UIP???

Raynaud's

May 2007

Ro52

May 2008

>> Co-founder and President of Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Leaving Post > > Due to deteriorating health caused by pulmonary fibrosis, Rosenzweig, PhD announced his retirement as president and CEO of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) effective March 31, 2009. > > Dr. Rosenzweig, along with his brother, the late Albert Rose, and Dr. Marvin Schwarz started the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in 2000. After being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, Albert Rose was committed to finding life-extending treatments and ultimately a cure for the relatively little known lung disease. Over 20,000 people die annually from pulmonary fibrosis. > > Under the leadership of Dr. Rosenzweig, the PFF has committed over $2,400,000 to fund various research projects at universities across the country. He is also credited with expanding educational and support services, and has increased public awareness of the disease. > > Dr. Rosenzweig was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis over 15 years ago and has remained devoted to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. He spoke with patients daily and gave them hope and inspiration. He knows some individuals like him can survive relatively long periods while others can benefit from transplantation. > > Dr. Rosenzweig will become president emeritus and provide his expertise in the areas of grant research and fundraising. Dr. Dan Rose, son of Albert Rose and a retired cardiothoracic surgeon, will become the president of the PFF. Leanne Storch will continue as executive director and Thiemkey as director of development. > > For more information about pulmonary fibrosis and the foundation, visit www.PulmonaryFibrosis.org. > > > Leanne Storch> Executive Director> Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation> 1332 N. Halsted, Suite 201> Chicago, IL 60642-2642> www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org> P> F> > A cure is just a breath away>