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Title: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: Tim Horn on August 17, 2006, 07:41:13 am
Hi Gang... and greetings from Toronto. 

It's been exceedingly busy this week, so please forgive my absence.

I just wanted to let everyone know that Zephyr -- Loreen Willenberg -- is, literally, front-page news after yesterday's press conference here at the Toronto Convention Center. 

Here's a link to the lead article in today's Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060816.waidsscience0816/BNStory/AIDSCon/home (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060816.waidsscience0816/BNStory/AIDSCon/home)

I'm very much looking forward to reviewing some of the highlights from the conference this Saturday in Montreal, for all those attending AMG.  For those who aren't, feel free to browse my growing-by-the-minute conference coverage on POZ:

https://www.poz.com/tag/aids-2006 (https://www.poz.com/tag/aids-2006)

Cheers to everyone,

Tim Horn

Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: J.R.E. on August 17, 2006, 08:01:01 am
Thanks Tim,

No doubt it's been a very busy week for you !! We are all very proud of our Zephy (Loreen). Thanks for the links and the updates of the XVI Annual conference ! I look forward to reading the updates and listening to the podcasts. Just caught some of the convention coverage on the other C-Span Channel last night.



Take Care-----Ray


Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: angels4kelly on August 17, 2006, 09:39:38 am
Thank you, Tim for this update.
I think it's incredible that Loreen is making such major progress already! ;D

        THANK YOU SO MUCH, ZEPHYR!!!

Peace

Kelly
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: ACinKC on August 17, 2006, 09:50:21 am
God bless you Zeph!
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: Lwood on August 17, 2006, 10:02:45 am
Thanks Tim, I actually had no idea that Peter Staley was doing interviews, Ill definitely listen in, 
Can the official AIDSmeds iPod Nano be far behind ???
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: Eldon on August 17, 2006, 11:28:57 pm
Hello Tim, thanks for the update. When you see Loreen in Montreal, give her a big hug for me will ya? I am so proud of her!
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: Matty the Damned on August 18, 2006, 10:24:25 pm
Zephie! You media whore. ;) :-*

MtD
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: Jeffreyj on August 18, 2006, 10:55:04 pm
Zeph is a very special lady and i'm honored to know her
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: OzPaul on August 19, 2006, 12:56:38 am
Good on ya Zephie !!!

I'm so proud of you. Thanks for representing us so well.

Big hugs and kisses

Paul xxxooo
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: RobT on August 19, 2006, 02:46:12 am
Good for u Zephie! I just read the article and am proud of ur results and ur ongoing studies in trying to mimic ur success in keeping this bug in check.

RobT

9/27/2005-1st test results
Viral Load >1,000,000
CD4 204
CD4%age 18
CD4/CD8 ratio .23
11/24/2005- Sustiva/Truvada
04/18/2006
Viral Load 140
CD4 402
CD4%age .21
CD4/CD8 ratio .39
06/27/2006
Viral Load 42
CD4 409
CD4%age .21
08/01/2006
Viral load- undetectable
CD4 493
CD4%age .33

Next lab: 09/01/2006


Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: david25luvit on August 19, 2006, 07:32:43 am
Tim...

         Indeed we are proud of our very own Zephyr....Having met and spoken with her in Montreal I am more impress than ever with this compassionate and dedicated lady.  We are fortunate indeed to have her in our midst...her tireless energy and dedication does us all proud.  The fact that everyone else knows now makes it all the sweeter.

A Big Thumbs Up to Loreen!!!!
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: PeteNYNJ on August 19, 2006, 01:40:59 pm
Zeph is going to need a press agent soon.  I hope she is doing well with all this attention.   I can imagine it is a bit overwhelming.

Thanks for everything Zeph :)   

Pete
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: zephyr on August 20, 2006, 12:29:39 pm
Hello Everyone!!

Minh has kindly let me use his computer to post a greeting to you from Montreal...we've just returned from breakfast, and I've only now logged in to read this thread so kindly posted by Tim Horn for me.

The IAC experience was one of the most INCREDIBLE events I've ever had. I'm still processing the myriad of emotions and thoughts from the day, the people, and the sheer wonder that was the Press Conference and ensuing crush of journalists from all over the world who were so curious to speak to Dr. Walker and myself.

I will write more later.

I love all of you so much...

Zephie
(hey, Matty....now I'm a totally blond Media Whore) :o
Title: Re: Zephyr is Front-Page News. Literally!
Post by: bobik on August 21, 2006, 04:57:46 am
Hey Zephie,

The face of hope!

Thank you!

Coen