The Power of Truth Rally

Washington DC - July 20th, 2005

photographs by Christine Heeren of NAA Long Island and Lighthouse Studios

Barbara Lo Fisher, one of the original Moms and a hero to many. Classic Bill Frist sign!

Lujene Clark from A-Champ reads a letter by Robert Kennedy Jr. who was unable to attend.

Coy Barefoot from Dads Against Mercury stands up for his injured child.

Many families brought their children to the rally.

Jennifer Brown, president of the New Jersey chapter of NAA and her son Kyle.

Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon has introduced numerous pieces of legislation for the autism community.

Rev. Lisa Sykes from Virginia & the United Methodist Church speaks from the podium.

Videographer from Hawaii doing a documentary on autism.

Michelle Guppy from TexasAutismAdvocacy.org. Dr. Paul King got up and said a few words at the end.

NAA Longislanders stand infront of the capitol and lawn for pictures.

Jim Donnely, Shelley Reynolds, Senator John Kerry, and Mark Williams.

This building houses offices for some of the US Senators. John Gilmore of A-Champ and NAA NYC Metro.

Bobbi Manning, Laura Bono, Scott Bono and John Gilmore. Cathie from Long Island waiting for meeting.

John talks to Tina and Michelle from Long Island about the upcoming meeting with a staffer from Sen. Clinton's office.

Jake and Valerie wait for our 2pm meeting.

Laura Bono and Lori McIllwain head up the meeting with NAA Longislanders and

Clinton's office (who were very understanding to our issues). Tina's happy cause we're heading home!

Thanks for viewing our photos and being a part of our incredible event.

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