Who We Are

We are Americans of religious faith who support stem cell research. And we do so because this research holds promise for alleviating the suffering and saving the lives of more than 100 million Americans.

This campaign began when 105 families living in Mississippi and Alabama decided to take action on this vital issue. In July 2001, we wrote a letter to President Bush on the subject of stem cell research. Although we have not yet succeeded in gaining his full support for this scientific effort, we remain hopeful that he can be reached and convinced.  Given Nancy Reagan's recent stand in favor of stem cell research, the strong support in both the US Senate and House, and the increasing evidence that this approach to finding effective remedies really can work, we see a new opportunity to reach out to the current administration in Washington. We support public policy that will enable scientists to explore the full potential of this promising new field of medicine.

We are now building a nationwide grassroots effort to bring this matter to the attention of the President and to the public. We are of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, and our walks of life and political affiliations are diverse, as are our religious traditions. We are united by our recognition of the healing promise of stem cell research -- and our recognition that 2004 can be a break-through year for this humane cause.

If you know people of faith who are willing to join us in this effort, please ask them to sign on.  We want the President to know that many of the faithful in America are informed voters who support stem cell research.

Sincerely,

Lisa and Jack Reed, Jr.
First United Methodist Church
Tupelo Mississippi