Potential signs of undiagnosed illnesses related to the Gul

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The Healing Sanctuary

• A specialized health facility for those sick
  from chemical or toxic exposure, offering
  traditional and alternative treatments

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Remember Rally Organization

• Remember Rally is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
• Since 2003, volunteers have held fundraisers for
  the health treatment of the 9/11 rescue workers
• The organization wants to take a more proactive
  and preventive approach, working with all
  Americans including our Veterans who have been
  exposed to harmful chemicals and toxins
• The next step for Remember Rally is to create a
  health facility that offers traditional and
  alternative treatments for cleansing the body of
  these harmful toxins

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Exposure to Toxins

• Vietnam Vets Agent Orange, Dioxins, Arsenic,
  etc.
• Gulf War Vets about 250,000 soldiers are ill
  from the burning oil refineries and other war
  zone toxins
• Iraq War Vets exposure to depleted uranium as
  well as other war zone toxins, also living in 3rd
  world conditions with unclean bathing water and
  other major pollutants
• 9/11 Rescue Workers and NYC residents
• 250,000 to 400,000 people were exposed to toxic
  plume
• Not all chemicals have been identified
• Symptoms include WTC (World Trade Center) cough,
  skin rashes, headaches, asthma, COPD, Cancers,
  etc.
• Katrina, Libby, Love Canal, etc.
• American Workers Industrial Contaminants,
  Mercury, Asbestos, Lead, etc.
• Average Americans Mercury, Heavy Metals, PCBs,
  Hormones, Pesticides, Radiation (x-rays),Cleaning
  Solutions, EM Waves (cell phones, power lines),
  etc.

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The Healing Sanctuary

• Secluded wooded land has been located in the
  Black Hills of South Dakota
• Traditional and Alternative Treatment Facility
• Specialists
• Nutritionists
• Massage therapists
• Counselors
• Fitness center
• Etc.
• Adjoining lodge for extended stay patients

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Agent OrangeIllnesses Health Statistics

• During the Viet Nam war, over 22 million gallons
  of Agent Orange were sprayed to 'defoliate' Viet
  Nam
• Dioxin is a compound found in Agent Orange and
  has been shown to be a carcinogen
• Agent Orange was applied by airplanes,
  helicopters, trucks and backpack sprayers
• The mist being sprayed soaked the soldiers, their
  clothes and their food
• 80 of the herbicide was sprayed between
  1962-1971 and occurred in all 4 military zones
• The exposure to Dioxins multiplies the chances of
  cancers, immune system disorders, liver problems,
  and more. The Veterans Administration and the
  government has acknowledged 43 cancers and
  sicknesses related to Agent Orange Dioxins
• It also appears to multiply the chances of birth
  defects in the children of those exposed. Sudden
  Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is 4 times more
  likely to kill the children of Veterans exposed
  to Agent Orange
• Some diseases include Multiple myeloma,
  Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma,
  chloracne, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Prostate
  cancer, respiratory cancers, soft-tissue sarcoma,
  Spina Bifida, and more 
• An independent team of scientists from Canada has
  examined land in central Viet Nam and found that
  Agent Orange is still evident in the soil

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Gulf WarIllnesses Health Statistics

• 700,000 military personnel served in the Gulf War
• 30 of those served suffer from chronic
  multi-symptom illnesses
• Possible adverse health effects may come from
  exposure to sarin nerve gas, depleted uranium,
  anthrax, pyridostigmine bromide, and the
  botulinum vaccine
• Potential signs of undiagnosed illnesses related
  to the Gulf War include fatigue, headache,
  muscle or joint pain, neurological symptoms,
  signs involving the upper or lower respiratory,
  sleep disturbances, dermatological disorders,
  gastrointestinal symptoms, abnormal weight loss,
  neuropsychological symptoms, memory and
  concentration problems
• Thousands of service-connected MS cases have been
  identified

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9-11Illnesses Health Statistics

• 9-11 was the largest disaster on United States
  soil almost 3,000 people were killed
• It took 6 years, 8 months to build the World
  Trade Center and it took 102 minutes to destroy
  the towers
• The estimated temperature of the fires burning
  were 1800 degrees F
• Approximately 250,000-400,000 people were exposed
  to the toxic plume at the World Trade Center
• 35,000-60,000 rescue workers volunteers served
  at Ground Zero and the Fresh Kills Landfill
• According to the WTC Health Registry, there are
  now people sick in all 50 states
• Within 48 hours of the attack, the Fire
  Department found about 90 of its workers
  reported an acute cough
• Some of the WTC dust was as caustic as drain
  cleaner
• Symptoms of those exposed include  Asthma,
  reduced lung capacity, headache, World Trade
  Center cough, RADS, chest tightness, acid reflux,
  depression, anxiety, oral and skin lesions,
  memory loss, Sarcoidosis, Bronchitis, heart
  disease, alcohol and substance abuse, and various
  cancers
• 9-11 created a variety and combination of
  chemicals that people have not been exposed to
  before. Some contaminants include Lead,
  Asbestos, Dioxin, fiberglass, PCBs, Silica,
  Cadmium, Mercury, concrete dust, burning jet
  fuel, PAHs, Chromium, Benzene and more
• It is estimated that there was 90,000 liters of
  benzene, 400 tons of asbestos, 130,000 gallons of
  PCBs, and 10,000 gallons of jet fuel
• There are rescue workers who have already died
  from exposure to a multitude of toxins

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Workplace Home ContaminantsIllnesses Health
Statistics

• According to the EPA, 20 million American workers
  and Navy Vets are at health risk due to asbestos
• There are currently about 80,000 chemicals 
• Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical in microwave
  popcorn and other foods can cause 'popcorn lung'
• Many household chemicals are hazardous and a
  current top 10 list include Air fresheners,
  ammonia, bleach, carpet upholstery shampoo,
  dishwasher detergents, drain cleaner, furniture
  polish, mold mildew cleaners, over cleaner,
  antibacterial cleaners, laundry room products,
  and toilet bowl cleaners
• According to Dr. Norman Edelman, Chief Medical
  Officer for the American Lung Association, it is
  estimated that 20 million Americans are asthmatic
  and another 20 million suffer from chronic
  obstructive pulmonary diseases like emphysema and
  bronchitis
• The Toxic Reduction Institute of MA has also
  identified problem toxins in dry cleaning, vinyl
  toys, shower curtains, and personal care items
• The Swiss Chinese governments have set official
  exposure limits for cellphone microwave emissions
  that are 500 times lower than those mandated by
  the United States
•  
• There are also multiple health problems
  related to Katrina, Libby, MT, Love Canal,
  Chernobyl, a nuclear accident in Tokaimura, Japan
  and more

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Rendering from front of facility
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Rendering from back of facility
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Serenity
Environmentally friendly
Organic gardens
Walking trails
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Floor Plan (ground)
1st Level, Overnight Tentative Lodging Capacity
Ground Level Floor Plans
1st Level Treatment Section
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Floor Plan (2nd floor)
2nd Level, Overnight Tentative Lodging Capacity
2nd Level Floor Plan
2nd Level Treatment section Therapists,
nutritionists, etc.
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Remember RallyBoard of Directors

• Diane Sherwood Diane is the founder and
  President of Remember Rally, Inc., a non-profit
  organization that has raised funds for the 9-11
  rescue workers for the last several years.
  Thousands were exposed to numerous toxins from
  9-11 and ongoing medical treatment will be needed
  for years to come. The goal of Remember Rally is
  to now expand their mission by creating a
  specialized health facility for those affected by
  chemical or toxin exposure. Not only would people
  from 9-11 be treated but categories such as Viet
  Nam Vets exposed to Agent Orange, military
  personnel affected from the Gulf War or Iraq War,
  Katrina, Libby, MT and workplace contaminants.
  Diane lives and works in Luverne, MN.
• Dr. William Meggs Dr. Meggs is a Professor and
  chief of the division of toxicology at the Brody
  School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
  He is one of the engineers of the theory of
  neurogenic switching, which is related to the
  study of inflammation. Co-author of the book The
  Inflammation Cure, Dr. Meggs has worked for more
  than 35 years as a scientist and physician. More
  and more research supports Dr. Meggs belief that
  dietary and environmental factors play a role in
  damage to the human body, contributing to
  numerous diseases and maladies. Dr. Meggs resides
  in North Carolina.
• Adria Sherwood Adria Sherwood graduated from
  Winona State University in Winona, MN in 2006
  with a Bachelors of Science degree in Social
  Work and a minor in Psychology and currently has
  a social work license. She works for the Womens
  Resource Center in Winona where she serves as the
  Sexual Assault Interagency Council
  Coordinator/advocate/support group
  co-facilitator. She also works for the Home and
  Community Options where she provides direct care
  for developmentally disabled women in a
  residential setting.

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Remember RallyBoard of Directors

• Dr. Jenny A. Kline, DC Dr. Kline graduated from
  South Dakota State University in 2002 with a BS
  in biology. She attended Northwestern Health
  Sciences University from 2002-2005 where she
  received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree as
  well as certifications in pediatrics and
  acupuncture. Dr. Kline is constantly intrigued by
  how the structure of the body influences the
  function. She is also passionate about nutrition
  and exercise and their roles in improving and
  maintaining health. In her free time, Dr. Kline
  enjoys reading, shopping, running, yoga, and
  sharing time with family and friends. Dr. KIine
  operates the Luverne Health Wellness clinic in
  Luverne, MN.
• Marvin Bethea Marvin Bethea, paramedic, was on
  the scene as a first responder during the 9-11
  tragedy. Mr. Bethea was buried under debris when
  the first World Trade Center tower fell. Upon
  escape, Bethea helped another victim to safety as
  the second tower began to collapse. He was then
  covered in debris, only to escape once again.
  Despite his own trauma, Marvin returned to Ground
  Zero on September 14, 2001 to provide more aid to
  victims, rescue workers, and volunteers assisting
  in the search. Five weeks later he suffered a
  stroke attributed to 9-11 stress and later was
  diagnosed with adult onset asthma, post traumatic
  stress disorder and chronic rhinitis. Mr. Bethea
  currently takes 13-15 medications daily to treat
  his multiple conditions. Marvin is also the
  Co-Founder and Vice President of Unsung Heroes
  Helping Heroes, an organization that works to
  ensure that those affected by 9-11 arent
  forgotten. Marvin Bethea lives in New York.