KD-UK and University College London (UCL) hosted a Patient Day at the Army Navy Club in London. 30 patients, carriers, and family members attended to hear presentations from eight researchers and clinicians from UCL and University of Oxford. See News update dated July 11 for details.
AIMAK members welcome the 2CV to Castel Gandolfo.
Dr Angelo Poletti, head of KD research in Milan and his wife.
UK Drive Team Roger, Simon, and Ian.
AIMAK president Dr. Fabrizio Malta hosted the Grand Finale luncheon for the Great Road Trip.
Celebratory Menu.
Dr. Fabrizio Malta with 2CV driving team Simon Conibear, Ian Powell, and Roger Taylor.
AIMAK had a special cake made to celebrate the end of the Great Road Trip!
Kennedy's Disease researchers at the Grand Finale luncheon.
Italian 2CV owners prepare for the trip to Castel Gandolfo.
Yes, that’s our little red 2CV which left Los Angeles and arrived in Rome!
View of Lake Albano from restaurant near Castel Gandolfo
Lamberto Bertole from the Municipality of Milano, with Terry Thompson and the 2CV in front of City Hall. Due to the kindness of Mr. Bertole, the 2CV could be driven all the way to Milan's City Hall.
Everyone, including researchers from the Universities of Milan, Padova, and Trento, turned out to welcome the little red 2CV which had traveled so far from Los Angeles to Milan.
Angelo Poletti, Riccardo Cristofani & Maria Pia Abbracchio from the University of Milan, and Vincenzo Silani from the Milan Neurology Clinic.
Another great photo of the little red car with so may well wishers.
Roger Taylor, the 2CV's Driver for the European leg of the Great Road Trip, and Terry Thompson, KDA President, sharing some laughter with admiring attendees and onlookers.
Roger Taylor from KD-UK and Maria Pia Abbracchio discussing the next leg to Rome.
The 2CV proudly acknowledging our Generous Sponsors.
Generous Sponsors for the Great Road Trip.
More Generous Sponsors being proudly acknowledged by our 2CV.
The very Special Car!
What a perfect backdrop for "the little car that could".
AIMAK, the Italian patient advocacy group and research teams from the universities of Milan, Padova, and Trento presented an informative session at the University of Milan with several KD patients and family members.
The Route of the Great Road Trip as described to the attendees at an informative session at the University of Milan.