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In 2006, Bill and Marcia Thompson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. It’s the kind of rare milestone that gives families a chance to reflect on the events and experiences that have most shaped their lives together. For the Thompsons, those memories will be rich with the many joys, adventures and successes that have so defined their relationship over the years, spanning from Bill’s distinguished military service in World War II, to the birth of their three daughters, to their many successful business ventures, to their ongoing enjoyment of their five grandchildren and numerous “grandpets.”
The strength and longevity of the Thompson family stems not only from these experiences, however. It’s also rooted in the challenges they’ve faced together over the years—including Bill’s 24-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
“Parkinson’s is what I would call a family disease,” explains Marcia. “It has affected all of our lives in some way… and it caused us to miss out on activity with Bill over the years.”
For the Thompsons, CNI was a resource that helped them overcome this powerful challenge. In 1995, working with CNI neurosurgeon, Dr. John McVicker, and CNI neurologist, Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Bill underwent Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, an advanced procedure that effectively pinpoints and “controls” the symptomatic movements of Parkinson’s through ongoing electrical impulses.
The surgery had immediate and dramatic results, eliminating Bill’s uncontrolled body movement. For several years it allowed him to walk, work, drive… and even resume his winning Gin Rummy game. Bill’s transformation touched the lives of everyone in the family.
In 2004, the Thompsons made a family decision to provide a significant gift to CNI to help other families facing the challenges of Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders. The first major gift provided by their newly formed Thompson Family Foundation, the funds have created the William McKinley and Marcia Netting Thompson Center for Restorative Surgery at CNI.
Announcing plans for the gift last Christmas, the whole Thompson family unanimously supported Bill’s and Marcia’s decision. Afterwards, Marcia received a note from her grandson that she believes sums up the feelings of the whole family. It said simply, “Christmas was great, but the most wonderful part was the family’s gift to CNI.”
CNI is a non-profit organization. Your tax deductible contributions can help us reach more people who need hope. Find out how you can help. Call our development office: Melissa Francis at (303) 806-7415. Make a donation online.
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