When you think that you are the only family faced with this disease, you feel so isolated. Hearing the experiences of all the families, you realize that we are all in the same boat, and thank goodness for the VHL Family Alliance. -- Sue L., Canada

We Need Your Help! -- by Peggy M.
Meet the Board of Directors
Research Report, by Myriam Gorospe, Ph.D., Director of Research
Special Thanks to our Volunteers!
Public Education initiatives -- by Jay Platt
Challenge! -- a corporate donor supports VHLFA and others
Teamwork for Health -- quotes from conference attendees
Let's Cure VHL in this Decade!
Progress -- Annual Report of disbursements

Larry Bennett has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch through Olympia, Washington, on its way to Salt Lake City. His segment will take place in mid-January. Larry is being acknowledged for his marathon run with VHL. He was nominated by his wife, Debbie, but this award comes from his entire community.

Congratulations to Larry and his family

As printed in the VHL Family Forum 9:5, December 2001. For permission to reprint, please contact VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.