Rep. Chris Bell Joins StemPAC Advisory Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STEMPAC WELCOMES CHRIS BELL TO ADVISORY BOARD; HAILS FORMER CONGRESSMAN AS "COURAGEOUS LEADER" ON STEM CELL RESEARCH
August 08, 2005
Contacts:
John Hlinko, StemPAC
John@StemPAC.com
Jason Stanford, Chris Bell for Governor Exploratory Committee
512-482-0216
jason@chrisbell.com
Washington, DC – StemPAC, the highest trafficked web site in support of stem cell research and a newly launched organization uniting pro-stem cell activists, today welcomed former Congressman Chris Bell of Texas as the latest member of the StemPAC advisory team.
"StemPAC has really helped to turbo charge the grassroots movement for stem cell research, and I look forward to working with them on this critical issue," said Bell. "Stem cell research isn't just a good idea, it's a moral imperative. Jesus didn't tell us to heal the sick unless politics got in the way. When Jesus healed the lepers and gave the blind their sight, He didn't stop to worry about slippery slopes and potential implications."
Officially launched in July, 2005, StemPAC is an organization created to fight back against those holding up the promise of stem cell research. In the span of just a few weeks, it has built the highest trafficked web site in support of stem cell research. Recently it launched a TV advertising campaign in New Hampshire, aimed at persuading Senator Bill Frist to support stem cell research – an effort which has now been switched to a "thank you Dr. Frist" campaign, in light of the Senator’s rethinking of his position.
"Congressman Bell has long been a fighter for stem cell research, and StemPAC is extremely happy to have him on board," said John Hlinko, the founder of StemPAC. "He has been particularly effective in articulating the reasons why Christians and indeed all people of faith should be supportive of stem cell research."
About StemPAC
Please see www.StemPAC.com for more information on the StemPAC, and for stories collected from real life individuals dealing with conditions that may be helped by stem cell research (sortable by state and city).
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John Hlinko @ 02:34 PM
1 Comments
I was so moved today, to see my firm choice for Governor of Texas, Congressman Chris Bell, has joined your Advisory Board.
Just last week, my husband's cousin brought, his wife, Diane down to Houston, hoping for good news in her battle with Parkinson's Disease. It was so heartbreaking to see the beautiful, vibrant woman I remembered, sitting slumped in a wheelchair and depressed at the news they recieved. As of now, there is nothing more they can do to stop the course of the disease that is taking her life, in bits and pieces.
Then today, to see this announcement, and John, to "meetup" with you again, in another endeavor, coming at this time, between my recent trip to Little Rock and my coming trip Sunday, to Austin for Chris's formal announcement, I feel it's a battle that has so many forces coming to a positive center.
With everyone's help and committment, Diane will be making a new trip to the Houston Medical Center, someday in the not too distant future and will be going home, with hope for a long and wonderful future.
It's an honor to join with you again. Thank you!
Aug 8, 2005 7:49:14 PM