Things here are moving along slowly but surely Jon, myself and Martin (when ever he is in Auckland) have had several meetings with our genetic department people. To date we have established a list of doctors to help advise and guide patients in New Zealand. The response so far has been positive..

Once we get this all together, we hope to have some sort of meeting with our ever increasing group next year in Auckland for everyone to meet. With plenty of notice we are hopeful for a good turn out. My own family from the South Island will be up this way for a wedding so we will be trying to set dates about the same time.

As to my health - things are stable at present with regular checks continuing. Jon and I are disappointed that we can't make the conference in Paris but wish all the best. We have fond memories of Hawaii.

New York, by Altheada J.

VHLFA honored Mr. Wilbert Cooper for his work and help in creating our famous T-shirts, sweatshirts and golf shirts, and in helping to promote the VHL Family Alliance. The plaque was presented by Altheada at the annual Cooper Family Reunion in Dover, Delaware, in July.

As printed in the VHL Family Forum 6:3, September 1998. For permission to reprint, please contact VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.