In this issue:

1. From the Editor - Proposal for the Neuroimmunologic Diseases of the Central Nervous System Consortium
2. Accelerated Cure Project Repository
3. Finding a Cause and a Cure
4. Introducing the Journal of The Transverse Myelitis Association
5. Johns Hopkins Researchers Discover Key Protein Linked To Transverse Myelitis: Il-6 Induces Regionally Selective Spinal Cord Injury
6. Dr. Adam Kaplin receives NIH award for research on depression and cognitive impairment in TM
7. The Presence of Anti-Ro (SSA) Autoantibodies in Recurrent Transverse Myelitis
8. Brain, Spinal Cord and Cells: A Neuro-primer for Non-neurologists
9. An Overview of Immunopathogenetic Mechanisms
10. Rare Neuroimmunological Disorders: An Overview
11. Neuroimmunological Lessons Learned from Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
12. Multiple Sclerosis
13. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
14. Scientific Update from Project RESTORE
15. 2004 International Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium – a SUCCESS!
16. NMO Information and Support Offered by The Walton Centre in the UK
17. Do You Have Pain? Volunteers Are Needed
18. Summer Camp for Kids with TM, ADEM, NMO or ON and their Families: August 19 – 24, 2007
19. Young Adult’s Autumn Retreat November 17-19, 2006
20. 2006 International Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium
21. Help Wanted: Keeping Our Membership Information Accurate

In Their Own Words

22. ADEM: Campbell Anderson
23. ADEM: Betsy Baltera
24. ADEM:  Stephen
25. ADEM: Michael Gandy 
26. ADEM:  A.L.
27. ADEM: Judie Pacius
28. ADEM: Rob Reeves
29. ADEM: Dwayne
30. Don R. Batchelder 
31. Conrad Brown
32. Maria’s TM after Four Years
33. Strong and Proud
34. The Island Gardener: Charles Rhodes
35. Emogene Florence Edwards


36. NFCA, The Caring Every Day Campaign
37. Charitable Medical Air Transportation: National Patient Travel Center
38. Applying for Disability Frequently Asked Questions
39. Some Important Tips If You Are Filing For Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits
40. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Not Just For Seniors!
41. We Don’t Want to Lose You
42. The TMA Equipment Exchange
43. ADEM, NMO, ON, Recurrent TM, TM with Lupus, Sarcoidosis, Sjogren’s and HIV: Finding Each Other to Share Information and Offer Support
44. Pediatric Cases of TM and ADEM
45. Help Wanted! Transcribing Physician Presentations
46. Important Reminder About The Transverse Myelitis Association Membership Directory
47. Jim Featured in Video!

Support Groups

48. A Word about Support Groups

United States

49. Alaska
50. Florida
51. Maryland and Washington DC
52. Massachusetts
53. Missouri
54. New England Tri State
55. North and South Carolina
56. Ohio
57. Texas TM Coalition
58. Virginia

International

59. France
60. Germany
61. Scotland
62. South Africa
63. United Kingdom

Fundraising and Awarness

64. Reading for Rachel Month at Worthington Estates Elementary School: Helping to find a cure for Transverse Myelitis
65. The TMA Inkjet Recycling Project: An Easy Way to Help
66. Donate Your Cell Phones to Help Raise Funds for The Transverse Myelitis Association!
67. Donations to The TMA using Paypal
68. TM Awareness Wrist Bands
69. Where in the world are the TMA Wristbands?


70. Increased Postage Costs
71. The Transverse Myelitis Association 2004 and 2005 Statements of Financial Activities