Dear Enzo, my friend,

I write this to you but many parts also apply to all The Regulars. The hand written copy of this note on the back may be hard to read but it is done with a purpose. The effort and time it takes me with PD to write this note takes a significant effort. But I compare it to the efforts of you and your members who climb mountains, and see how small my effort is!

I want to try and say ‘Thank You’, for not only what you and the Regulars do today, but what you have done, and what we will do in the future!

Even if a small benefit comes from your efforts in the world’s eyes, DO NOT let others define your successes or failures. I tell you this because in the hearts and lives of many living with ALZ and PD you have made a HUGE difference!!

For example, many days it may seem PD has turned my life up-side-down and I look around and I am reminded of one who encourages others just by having these two words as his motto/nickname/etc: “WORLD UP!” It is then I tell myself–”do not let PD turn your world into a mess, but do what you can to make the best of it!”

Thank you all so much for showing us each a simple but profound truth of hope for our illnesses: “Together is One!” Thank you for bringing two communities together and allowing us to find new friends, touch new lives, and see new hope.

I could go on but I want you to know this:

I could call you my HEROES but that would not impress you, so I hope thanking you for being my friend and advocate for a cure will be enough to let you know just how much you and The Regulars and all those who support the ‘quest for a cure” mean to me!

I will endure for a cure..and may climb a mountain while I wait!

Much respect and admiration,

Judy “IN10CITY” Hensley

Johnson City TN

47 yrs old, diagnosed with PD 7 yrs ago

Note: If you are not familiar with Enzo and the Regulars, you owe it to yourself to visit their website at www.10mountains10years.blogspot.com. You will be amazed and blessed.