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Posts with tag: pratchett-alzheimers | Return to FantasySFBlog.com Homepage Terry Pratchett Donates $1 Million for Alzheimer's Research Terry Pratchett has donated $1 million to Alzheimer's research. He spoke to the BBC about how he's handling his recent Alzheimer's diagnosis and why he made the donation. Mr Pratchett has a rare form of the disease called posterior cortical atrophy, in which areas at the back of the brain begin to shrink and shrivel. He says he is starting to notice its effect on him. "I've given up my driving licence because I didn't feel confident driving. And if I've got something inside out, it's a little bit puzzling getting it the right way round again." He added: "The curious thing is that writing goes on, although the typing doesn't."Now you can Match It For Pratchett, by donating cash or buying a t-shirt. Or you can help get the word out via your blog or website. It's a great cause and any little bit will help towards stopping this dreadful and life-stealing disease. Posted on March 24, 2008 Permalink | Subscribe | | | Comments (View) Internationally bestselling author Terry Pratchett announced that he is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's: he is only 59. In two postings on illustrator Paul Kidby's website, Terry tells fans that he has several more books in him, that he is optimistic and then twice reminds people that he isn't dead yet. He says he is currently turning down all requests for interviews because he's said all he has to say on the subject. You can read Terry's posts here. Neil Hunt, Chief executive of the British Alzheimer's Society issued this statement: Mr Pratchett's decision to discuss his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is a brave one. It is all the more encouraging because of his resolve to remain so positive in the face of what he calls an 'embuggerance'.We wish Terry and his family all the best. Posted on December 14, 2007 Permalink | Subscribe | | | Comments (View) |
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