Elect Ron Kind for Congress - Wisconsin Third Congressional District

Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is fortunate to have strong, common-sense representation by U.S. Rep. Ron Kind. Since my mother was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease five year ago, I have been following research and legislation effecting health. Kind is a member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health and is a strong advocate for health legislation that will benefit the people in Wisconsin.

Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease and affects more than 1 million Americans and their families. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease.

In Congress, Kind has been a strong advocate for his constituents with Parkinson's disease. He supported a special research program at the Department of Defense to benefit military veterans with Parkinson's disease. Kind has been a strong supporter of all forms of stem cell research, one of the most promising research avenues for an eventual cure for Parkinson's disease. Affordable health insurance is important to patients with Parkinson's disease - newer, more effective medications costs upwards of $200 a month per medication. Kind introduced legislation to address the effect of rising health care costs on small businesses and the self-employed.

I know Kind to be personally concerned about his constituents suffering from Parkinson's disease. The congressman himself called me out of the blue one evening to inquire about Parkinson's disease and how it was affecting my family. I greatly appreciate Kind's concern and willingness to listen to my opinions. Kind's health legislative aide was also willing to listen to my opinion and has been especially responsive when I contact her in Washington, D.C.

Kind has worked hard on behalf of the Parkinson's disease community in western Wisconsin. I appreciate his strong representation in Washington.

MATT HANZLIK

Somerset