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For Family and FriendsLiving with neuropathy can result in emotionssuch as fear, anger, and hopelessness—for thepeople with the condition and for loved ones.Many people find that support groups are asource of help, comfort, and information. SeeResources for organizations to contact.Help Us Cure Brain DiseaseMake a Donation to ResearchThe American Brain Foundation supports vitalresearch and education to discover causes, improvedtreatments, and cures for brain and other nervoussystem diseases. To learn more or to make a donationto support research, visit www.CureBrainDisease.org.Make Your Voice HeardTo keep research advancing toward future cures andtreatments for brain disease, it is important for peopleaffected by neurologic disorders to advocate for moreresearch funding. Contact your members of Congressand ask them to support neurology research byincreasing funding for the National Institutes of Health(NIH). Look up your Congressional representatives atwww.senate.gov and www.house.gov. Your voice canmake a difference.Take Part in ResearchPeople are needed for clinical trials that can helpfind new treatments for neurologic disorders. Clinicaltrials are research studies. They help ensure thatnew drugs are both safe and effective. Ask yourneurologist how to volunteer for a clinical trial. Youcan also find trials through patient organizations orthe American Academy of Neurology website atwww.aan.com/view/clinicaltrials.SAMPLE COPYRIGHTED