Day at the Beach!
Fernandina Beach and Ft Clinch
 For us that live in Florida the weather should be
something to shout about. I learned to appreciate
it all over again when my sister Pam and her
husband Gordon came for a visit from Ohio. They enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather. They were here the last of
January and early February.
I did not think I could get over the soft sand as I have told you before how difficult it could be for me. However my sister
and I took our time and I went down the hill at a angle and I came up it the same way. I used both crutches instead of one
which helped to balance me. The climb back up was the hardest but worth it. I totally enjoyed walking on the hard sand and
looking for shells. My husband Regan and Gordon (brother in-law) used his metal detector looking for riches. Only found
old metal. But then again they had fun. When I got home I rested for two hours as my hip and knee were stressed from the
walk. Remember to rest daily. I do, so I can function the rest of the day.    Janice, Vice President












                                                                                                 

























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Vice President
Janice Askwith
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida biomedical researcher has received a
$100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for his proposal to develop a
safer polio vaccine that can be used in parts of the world where polio is a threat, as well as
in countries such as the United States, where polio has been eradicated.
James B. Flanegan, a professor and the chairman of the department of biochemistry and
molecular biology at the UF College of Medicine, was named a Gates Foundation Grand
Challenges Explorations winner.  Follow link below for the story.
http://www.uff.ufl.edu/News/PressRelease.asp?Story=134
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......
One Small Group
Who has PPS?
Survivors, doctors, pastors, graphic-designers, journalist, teachers, song writer, artist, entertainers,
movie stars, president, the list goes on and on. These are just some of who you will meet at our Post
Polio Support Group.
We belong to a very unique group of people. People who have experienced a deadly disease, one they
thought they had beat, only to have it leave us with Post Polio Syndrome.
Even though PPS weakens us we still fight on. Because we are very strong people.
We have a support group that meets quarterly.
Open to anyone who has had Polio or experiencing Post Polio Syndrome.
Our group has a age range of 40’s to 80’s.

Where:
Contact: firstcoastpostpolio@ yahoo.com
<http://firstcoastpostpolio.com>
mysupportjax.com –Look for Polio
Our Staff of Directors:

President: Jim Powell
Vice President: Janice Askwith

Treasurer:  Phyllis Moss
Secretary: Sheila Kilgore
Sunshine committee: Sue Massey

Board of Directors      
Dr. Stuart Caplin  
Carolyn Jones    
Eulie Nahm

Founder 1990: Sue Bridges   

jimpowell_2@yahoo.com
Phone: 904-396-1238
Fax: 904-396-4447
  • We share our experience of  Post Polio Syndrome.
  • We give suggestions on what works for us. How we cope.
  • Each person has a different story to add.
  • We play games, special guest, door prizes, and great food.
  • You won't want to miss the next meeting.
  • We look forward to seeing you.
  • So please make time to attend.
  • We are not complete without you.

"WE ARE STRONGER WHEN TOGETHER"
Remember our logo!
We can't make it without you.
We are here for you.
"WE ARE STRONGER WHEN TOGETHER"
Members at our September 12, 2009 Meeting
Standing: Bill Hamilton, Bob Eckert, Kathy Hutchinson, Doris McCullough,
Betty Loyd, Carol Gilbert, Bill Gilbert, Carl Cameron, Pat McCullough
Seated: Phil Eckert, Jerry Jordan, Sheila Kilgore, Janice Askwith
LOOK WHAT YOUR MISSING!
COME JOIN THE FUN AT OUR
NEXT MEETING.
Janice Askwith and Betty Loyd
enjoying their time together.
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To read more about this years
campaign, please  go to
www.post-polio.org
New Member Phyllis
Sands and her husband
John. Read  her story
under Feature Story tab.

Phyllis Moss,
Treasure
Janice Askwith,
Vice President
Sheila Kilgore,
Secretary
Jim Powell,
President
A ROUGH ROAD
by Patrick J. Bird

I have just finished reading a book sent to me by Patrick J. Bird. This is his story
after polio while being away from home as a small child and placed in a
reconstruction home far from him family.

I found his writing to be very touching. For some it will take you back about how it
feels to be locked away from all you know and the pain of being alone at his young
age. Scared and placed in a room by himself he must learn to rely on the nurses and
doctors for all his needs.

Having had polio myself at the age of four and placed in a hospital. I can tell you I
could relate to this story. However I was never left alone by family as he was.

Quote; "A Rough Road is a testament to the capability of children to overcome the
most difficult of times."
You can get this book on line for $10.45.
At Fort Clinch I used my scooter. It was too much for me to walk. They have handicapped bathrooms and
the walkway was ruff but I enjoyed the fort and outing.