In this issue:

1. From the Editor - TMA Update
2. A Recipe for Recovery: Transplanted Embryonic Stem Cells Used to Create Neuromuscular Junctions and Restore Function in Paralyzed Rats
3. Press Conference Remarks on Stem Cell Research
4. Recruiting for ACP Study: Help us to Find the Causes and Cures for TM, ADEM, NMO, MS and the other Neuroimmunologic Disorders
5. Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS to Serve on TMA Medical Advisory Board
6. National Family Caregivers Month November 2006
7. Young Adult’s Autumn Retreat November 17-19, 2006
8. TM-ADEM-NMO Family Camp at Victory Junction August 19-24 2007
9. The Transverse Myelitis Association Awards Grant to the Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center / Project RESTORE
10. The 2006 TMA Distinguished Service Award
11. Dr. Sandy Siegel Receives the Johns Hopkins Project RESTORE Distinguished Service Award

Support Groups
12. Alabama TM Support Group
13. Colorado TM Support Group
14. The German TM Society
15. New Support Group in Michigan
16. Wisconsin and Minnesota TM Support Group
17. rare disorders Finding Each Other to Share Information and Support

Fundraising and Awareness
18. Dana’s Tennis for the TMA
19. Maria Raises Awareness and Funds for TM Research in Massachusetts
20. The Cure Task Force: We need your help!
21. The Christmas Card Campaign: Help Us Fund the Accelerated Cure Project
22. Helping to Fund the Work of Your TMA


23. 2006 Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium on DVD
24. The TMA Equipment Exchange
25. Learning about TM and the other neuroimmunologic disorders
26. The TMA Newsletter and Journal Archives

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