A friend sent me this recent Philadelphia Inquirer story on this project.It is a detox program that was created specifically for the thousands of 9/11 rescuers who have experienced terrible health problems as a result of inhaling/ingesting toxic gases and dust during their rescue work.
How horrifying that THESE people, the ones who were the most heroic after that event, have lived every day for the last six years with the symptoms they describe in this article. How horrifying that many have died as a result.
Whatever you think about Mr. Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's couch, he deserves every kudo, particle of admiration and expression of thanks for not only creating this program, but also staying with it and keeping it funded so it can be available AT NO COST to all 9/11 rescuers.
Here is the link to the Philadelphia Inquirer story: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/gallery/20071007_Clinics_results_make_9_11_responders_believe.html Be sure to click on the "related stories" link, just under the sauna photograph. These are the personal stories of several graduates. Amazing. Heartwarming, and heartbreaking, all at the same time.
Here is a link to the Detox Center itself: http://nydetox.org/
