eNews November 2020

November 2020

Peripheral Neuropathy Designated Among Conditions Eligible for Research!

On November 10, 2020, the Senate Committee on Appropriations released their version of the fiscal year 2021 Defense Appropriations Act. We are excited to report that this legislation includes “peripheral neuropathy” among the conditions eligible for research under the Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP).

This accomplishment would not have been possible without the efforts of individuals like you who contacted their members of Congress earlier this year to encourage them to support this request. Thanks to you, we have overcome a significant hurdle; but we’re not across the finish line yet.

Please take the time over the next two weeks to contact your senators and encourage them to approve the Senate version of the FY21 Defense Appropriations Act, and work to ensure that the “peripheral neuropathy” designation is included in the PRMRP in the final enacted version of the Defense Appropriations Act.

Make Your 2020 Deductions Under the CARES Act!

Donations up to $300 per person are eligible for tax deductions, even if the donor does not itemize in their 2020 tax returns. We are always grateful for the generosity of our donors, and even more so when they are able to benefit as well!

For more information on the CARES Act, read here and here.

How to Use Relaxation Techniques to Prevent Pain Flares: A Step-by-Step Guide

Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and imaging are just a few exercises you can practice at home to ease anxiety and stress stemming from chronic pain flares, the pandemic, or both.

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