www.hollinbooks.com

Please visit this website and view "The Handcolored Antique Book collection of Harris N. Hollin". The CFXF Founder and President has compiled a simply amazing collection of hand colored antique books and, with pleasure, shares them on his website. Only 5% of approximately 13,000 handcolored plates are viewable now, with more added all the time. Get there by linking from www.cfxf.org!

CONGRESS APPROVES BILL
EXTENDING RESEARCH

Working with FRAXA Research Foundation's Washington lobbyist, David Busby, Conquer Fragile X Foundation took an active part in urging passage of the following legislation through letters written to legislators by our network of families and supporters.

On Wednesday, September 27th, Congress approved a measure that would expand research on the genetic disorder Fragile X. The measure was part of a larger bill that expands research for a broad range of childhood diseases and disorders. Backed by Sen. John Edwards (D-NC), the provisions related to Fragile X call for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to establish at least three research centers, at an annual cost of approximately $10,000,000, devoted to the disorder. Edwards said, "Fragile X is the leading cause of mental retardation, but many people have never heard of it. We must raise awareness about Fragile X and encourage research efforts." Earlier this year, Edwards successfully pushed the Senate to pass a resolution declaring July 22 as Fragile X Awareness Day.