| TWIN VOICES A Memoir of Polio, the Forgotten Killer by: Janice Flood Nichols Twin Voices, by Janice Flood Nichols, provides a unique and timely glimpse into polio, a virus that killed and maimed millions of children and adults during the twentieth century. In 1953, polio struck DeWitt, NY (an eastern suburb of Syracuse) with a vengeance. In a first grade class of twenty-four students, eight children contracted the disease – one child, Frank Flood Jr., died sixty-one hours after admission to City Hospital; another first grader and her older sister died several years later of complications. Frankie’s twin sister, Janice, was admitted to the hospital on the evening of his burial. Diagnosed with paralytic polio, Janice recovered. She participated in the 1954 Salk vaccine trial, as one of nearly two million “Polio Pioneers.” Today, she remains dedicated to the goal of worldwide polio eradication. Twin Voices tells the story of polio, the disease, and the story of one family’s bout with the killer, in multiple “voices.” Although the number of worldwide polio cases has dropped from 350,000 in 1988 to 1997 in 2006 and 1303 in 2007, polio eradication remains an elusive, but important, international public health endeavor. Unfortunately, current funding gaps experienced by eradication partners threaten eradication efforts. It is now estimated that if polio is not eradicated, over ten million more children will be paralyzed by 2040. Click on the link to Twin Voices website: http://www.twinvoices.com/About_Twin_Voices.html Click on the link to hear a live interview from Janice Flood Nichols: http://www.readerviews.com/InterviewNicholsJanice.html |
| ONE SMALL GROUP IN JACKSONVILLE How can we even tell you to make you understand, Our daily trial's and hardship's for they go hand and hand. Although we struggle with daily pain and ask each other why, The only answer that we can get, comes from beyond the sky...... God only knows the reason why we acquired this disease, the one that weakens our muscles and sends us to our knees. So often we forget to give thanks while we are in such pain, So often we try to beat it "but" our attempts are in vain..... You see, we need your help dear friends to spread our words world wide, so doctor's can hear our message and come over to our side. Our small group in Jacksonville which we pray you never need be apart, we are called the First Coast Post Polio Support Group please keep us in your heart..... continue...... |
Deboriah K Six
Debbie was paralyzed from a back
injury 4 years ago and is now
experiencing the use of a wheel
chair.
She knows how it feels to struggle
with a disability.
She enjoys writing poems and has
written this one for us.
Janice Askwith's Sister
Debbie was paralyzed from a back
injury 4 years ago and is now
experiencing the use of a wheel
chair.
She knows how it feels to struggle
with a disability.
She enjoys writing poems and has
written this one for us.
Janice Askwith's Sister
Hobbies
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
TELL US YOUR STORIES?
WE'LL POST THEM ON OUR WEB SITE!
E-Mail: firstcoastpostpolio@yahoo.com
TELL US YOUR STORIES?
WE'LL POST THEM ON OUR WEB SITE!
E-Mail: firstcoastpostpolio@yahoo.com
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One of Our Own...Stuart Caplin
Orange Park athlete beats opponent and asthma
By STEPHEN KINDLAND
Sports editor
Not even a severe asthma attack could stop Stuart Caplin from claiming
his second national table tennis title this year, but the Orange Park man's
valiant effort last weekend left him wondering if he'll be able to compete in
next week's Pan-Am wheelchair games in Argentina.
With sheer determination, Caplin ....Click on link to read Stuart's story
Orange Park athlete beats opponent and asthma
By STEPHEN KINDLAND
Sports editor
Not even a severe asthma attack could stop Stuart Caplin from claiming
his second national table tennis title this year, but the Orange Park man's
valiant effort last weekend left him wondering if he'll be able to compete in
next week's Pan-Am wheelchair games in Argentina.
With sheer determination, Caplin ....Click on link to read Stuart's story
| Relax with A Good Book |
My passion is graphic designing. That is one of the things I liked best about working for Watson
Realty. Working with a Realtor was interesting. But doing all their marketing from designing
personal cards or fliers for their listing was what I loved best. I also designed their business cards.
You have probably seen several logo advertisements on the side of a Realtor car that I have
designed. I designed a brochure for my sons wedding in December 2008.
Now that I am retired from working in the work place I find things to do for my family and friends.
Designing birthday cards to making little memento's to give them pleasure. I have made quilts,
dolls, etc.
My cousin says she enjoys getting a homemade card better than the generic ones. Putting your
special touch on anything and passing it along to a family member or friend is so rewarding. I
have even tried my hand at writing and laid it aside for awhile. I do so love to read and paint.
I love going to church and sharing in fellowship with my friends. But most of all I love to sing my
praises to God I have recently joined a church choir and love singing with them..
I sing around the house to most any music. The fifties and sixties along with any relaxing music I
find enjoyable.
However the love of my life here on this earth is my grandchildren. Peyton is now 16 and Jared is
7. They make me laugh and I enjoy spending time with them.
Your Friend, Janice Askwith
Realty. Working with a Realtor was interesting. But doing all their marketing from designing
personal cards or fliers for their listing was what I loved best. I also designed their business cards.
You have probably seen several logo advertisements on the side of a Realtor car that I have
designed. I designed a brochure for my sons wedding in December 2008.
Now that I am retired from working in the work place I find things to do for my family and friends.
Designing birthday cards to making little memento's to give them pleasure. I have made quilts,
dolls, etc.
My cousin says she enjoys getting a homemade card better than the generic ones. Putting your
special touch on anything and passing it along to a family member or friend is so rewarding. I
have even tried my hand at writing and laid it aside for awhile. I do so love to read and paint.
I love going to church and sharing in fellowship with my friends. But most of all I love to sing my
praises to God I have recently joined a church choir and love singing with them..
I sing around the house to most any music. The fifties and sixties along with any relaxing music I
find enjoyable.
However the love of my life here on this earth is my grandchildren. Peyton is now 16 and Jared is
7. They make me laugh and I enjoy spending time with them.
Your Friend, Janice Askwith
| My granddaughter Peyton and my mother Bernetta Both have helped the group with seating and serving at our meetings. |
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Word must be spread of Post Polio Syndrome
for PPS is returning fast,
from Polio when we were younger
way back in our past.
So many people have never heard
of this PPS our bodies carry.
We need some help with this medical delima
Please find a cure, do not tarry.
We know it's hard to understand
that's why we support each other,
in our First Coast Post Polio Support Group
we are stronger when together.
DKS copyright ©
Word must be spread of Post Polio Syndrome
for PPS is returning fast,
from Polio when we were younger
way back in our past.
So many people have never heard
of this PPS our bodies carry.
We need some help with this medical delima
Please find a cure, do not tarry.
We know it's hard to understand
that's why we support each other,
in our First Coast Post Polio Support Group
we are stronger when together.
DKS copyright ©
Getting Along Swimmingly
By Phil Eckert
Editor’s note: We asked resident Phil Eckert about her swim
experience and use of the chairlift in the Windward
Commons handsome indoor pool. She and
resident Rosemary Hollender, a recent hip replacement
patient, are viewed
with Wellness Director Deb Goin and Fitness Instructor Art
Jones.
My dip in the pool Click on link to read Phil's story
By Phil Eckert
Editor’s note: We asked resident Phil Eckert about her swim
experience and use of the chairlift in the Windward
Commons handsome indoor pool. She and
resident Rosemary Hollender, a recent hip replacement
patient, are viewed
with Wellness Director Deb Goin and Fitness Instructor Art
Jones.
My dip in the pool Click on link to read Phil's story
Congratulations are in order for Janice Askwith, President of FCPPSG, who was presented
with an award by the American Biographical Institute for being a "Woman of Achievement"..
Janice was selected to have her biography appear in the 2006/2007 edition of "Great Women
of the 21st Century" in the special dedication section, published in 2007. The Award of
Dedication plaque is a official document, personalized, signed and sealed. The plaque reads:
"Woman of Achievement Janice F. Askwith, Outstanding Contributions to Enhance Lives of Post
Polio Survivors as documented in Great Women of the 21st Century".
Janice joins the ranks of other great women who are honored in the book, such as Mother
Theresa, Janet Reno, Ella Fitzgerald, Estee Lauder, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Margaret
Thatcher.
with an award by the American Biographical Institute for being a "Woman of Achievement"..
Janice was selected to have her biography appear in the 2006/2007 edition of "Great Women
of the 21st Century" in the special dedication section, published in 2007. The Award of
Dedication plaque is a official document, personalized, signed and sealed. The plaque reads:
"Woman of Achievement Janice F. Askwith, Outstanding Contributions to Enhance Lives of Post
Polio Survivors as documented in Great Women of the 21st Century".
Janice joins the ranks of other great women who are honored in the book, such as Mother
Theresa, Janet Reno, Ella Fitzgerald, Estee Lauder, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Margaret
Thatcher.