In this issue:

1. From the Editor - TMA Update
2. Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis: An Interview with Dr. Brian Weinshenker
3. Finding the Cause and Cure for TM, NMO, ADEM and ON: We need your help!
4. Richard Charles Gilmur
5. 2006 International Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium
6. Young Adult’s Weekend Retreat: November 17-19, 2006
7. TM Kid’s Summer Camp
8. Dana Reeve 1961-2006

Support Groups
9. TM Awareness Day in Virginia
10. UK TM Society
11. Northern California TM Support Group
12. San Diego TM Support Group
13. Georgia TM Support Group
14. Kentucky Support Group of the TMA
15. ADEM, NMO, ON, Recurrent TM, TM with Lupus, Sarcoidosis, Sjogren’s and HIV: Finding Each Other to Share Information and Support


16. Helping to Fund the Work of Your TMA
17. Contacting the TMA by Email

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