Paid Interviews of IPF Patients

We have a flowering plum tree in the far corner of our back yard, which foretells the change of seasons. It has dropped its leaves already so we are expecting an early Fall. The entire state is praying for rain and we are now looking at water restrictions. Hopefully, we will be able to get through it with our landscaping intact but it will definitely be a challenge.

My lab numbers were so good that the endocrinologist gave me a year before I have to see him again. I am stable. He also said to drop in if I am not feeling well. Love that. Afterwards, mom and I went to the Dutch bakery on the Avenue and had a lovely lunch and talked non-stop.

I am going to push myself to do some major trimming in the gardens today after a quick run into town. There might even be time for a nap before we drive into the city to a fancy dinner in our fancy clothes with fancy people. It is going to be another late night.

Below is an email from the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis regarding paid interviews of IPF patients with a drug company.

In an effort to keep you informed, the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis is notifying you of an opportunity to have a paid interview with a medical market research company regarding Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF).  There are in-person interview opportunities in San Francisco on July 30 and in Los Angeles on August 4 - you'll be paid for transportation costs and an additional $100 for your time.  Details are below in this email. If you are a patient or a caregiver, please read the details below and reply directly to the company (Schlesinger Associates) if you are interested in this opportunity (email rwolfson@schlesingerassociates.com or call 1.888.282.9300, extension 209). Sincerely,  The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis Details: Schlesinger Associates, a national market research firm, is looking for patients and caregivers of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for a paid medical research interview.  This interviews will be taking place in San Francisco on July 30 and Los Angeles on August 4.   The individual interview will be one hour, and for your time, you will paid $100, plus transportation costs.  Each interview is done one-on-one and strictly confidential; no sales are ever involved.   If you or someone you know might be interested in participating, please feel free to pass on the company contact's information:  Ryan Wolfson can be reached by email or phone at:rwolfson@schlesingerassociates.com and 1.888.282.9300, extension 209.       Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis 10866 W. Washington Blvd. #343 Culver City, CA 90232 (888) 222-8541 info@coalitionforpf.org