The Healing Sanctuary

A specialized health facility for those sick from chemical or toxic exposure, offering traditional and alternative treatments

Remember Rally Organization

Remember Rally is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization Since 2003, volunteers have held fundraisers for the health

treatment of the 9/11 rescue workers The organization wants to take a more proactive and

preventive approach, working with all Americans including our Veterans who have been exposed to harmful chemicals and toxins

The next step for Remember Rally is to create a health facility that offers traditional and alternative treatments for cleansing the body of these harmful toxins

Exposure to Toxins

Vietnam Vets: Agent Orange, Dioxins, Arsenic, etc. Gulf War Vets: about 250,000 soldiers are ill from the burning oil refineries

and other war zone toxins Iraq War Vets: exposure to depleted uranium as well as other war zone

toxins, also living in 3rd world conditions with unclean bathing water and other major pollutants

9/11 Rescue Workers and NYC residents– 250,000 to 400,000 people were exposed to toxic plume– Not all chemicals have been identified– Symptoms include: WTC (World Trade Center) cough, skin rashes, headaches,

asthma, COPD, Cancers, etc. Katrina, Libby, Love Canal, etc. American Workers: Industrial Contaminants, Mercury, Asbestos, Lead, etc. Average Americans: Mercury, Heavy Metals, PCB’s, Hormones, Pesticides,

Radiation (x-rays),Cleaning Solutions, EM Waves (cell phones, power lines), etc.

The “Healing Sanctuary”

Secluded wooded land has been located in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Traditional and Alternative Treatment Facility– Specialists– Nutritionists– Massage therapists– Counselors– Fitness center– Etc.

Adjoining lodge for extended stay patients

Agent OrangeIllnesses & Health Statistics

During the Viet Nam war, over 22 million gallons of Agent Orange were sprayed to 'defoliate' Viet Nam

Dioxin is a compound found in Agent Orange and has been shown to be a carcinogen Agent Orange was applied by airplanes, helicopters, trucks and backpack sprayers The mist being sprayed soaked the soldiers, their clothes and their food 80% of the herbicide was sprayed between 1962-1971 and occurred in all 4 military zones The exposure to Dioxins multiplies the chances of cancers, immune system disorders,

liver problems, and more. The Veterans Administration and the government has acknowledged 43 cancers and sicknesses related to Agent Orange Dioxins

It also appears to multiply the chances of birth defects in the children of those exposed. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is 4 times more likely to kill the children of Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Some diseases include: Multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chloracne, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Prostate cancer, respiratory cancers, soft-tissue sarcoma, Spina Bifida, and more 

An independent team of scientists from Canada has examined land in central Viet Nam and found that Agent Orange is still evident in the soil

Gulf WarIllnesses & Health Statistics

700,000 military personnel served in the Gulf War 30% of those served suffer from chronic multi-symptom

illnesses Possible adverse health effects may come from exposure to

sarin nerve gas, depleted uranium, anthrax, pyridostigmine bromide, and the botulinum vaccine

Potential signs of undiagnosed illnesses related to the Gulf War include: fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain, neurological symptoms, signs involving the upper or lower respiratory, sleep disturbances, dermatological disorders, gastrointestinal symptoms, abnormal weight loss, neuropsychological symptoms, memory and concentration problems

Thousands of service-connected MS cases have been identified

9-11Illnesses & Health Statistics

9-11 was the largest disaster on United States soil; almost 3,000 people were killed It took 6 years, 8 months to build the World Trade Center and it took 102 minutes to destroy the

towers The estimated temperature of the fires burning were 1800 degrees F Approximately 250,000-400,000 people were exposed to the toxic plume at the World Trade Center 35,000-60,000 rescue workers & volunteers served at Ground Zero and the Fresh Kills Landfill According to the WTC Health Registry, there are now people sick in all 50 states Within 48 hours of the attack, the Fire Department found about 90% of its workers reported an

acute cough Some of the WTC dust was as caustic as drain cleaner Symptoms of those exposed include:  Asthma, reduced lung capacity, headache, World Trade

Center cough, RADS, chest tightness, acid reflux, depression, anxiety, oral and skin lesions, memory loss, Sarcoidosis, Bronchitis, heart disease, alcohol and substance abuse, and various cancers

9-11 created a variety and combination of chemicals that people have not been exposed to before. Some contaminants include: Lead, Asbestos, Dioxin, fiberglass, PCBs, Silica, Cadmium, Mercury, concrete dust, burning jet fuel, PAHs, Chromium, Benzene and more

It is estimated that there was 90,000 liters of benzene, 400 tons of asbestos, 130,000 gallons of PCBs, and 10,000 gallons of jet fuel

There are rescue workers who have already died from exposure to a multitude of toxins

Workplace & Home ContaminantsIllnesses & Health Statistics

According to the EPA, 20 million American workers and Navy Vets are at health risk due to asbestos

There are currently about 80,000 chemicals  Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical in microwave popcorn and other foods can cause 'popcorn

lung' Many household chemicals are hazardous and a current top 10 list include: Air fresheners,

ammonia, bleach, carpet & upholstery shampoo, dishwasher detergents, drain cleaner, furniture polish, mold & mildew cleaners, over cleaner, antibacterial cleaners, laundry room products, and toilet bowl cleaners

According to Dr. Norman Edelman, Chief Medical Officer for the American Lung Association, it is estimated that 20 million Americans are asthmatic and another 20 million suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases like emphysema and bronchitis

The Toxic Reduction Institute of MA has also identified problem toxins in dry cleaning, vinyl toys, shower curtains, and personal care items

The Swiss & Chinese governments have set official exposure limits for cellphone microwave emissions that are 500 times lower than those mandated by the United States

  ** There are also multiple health problems related to Katrina, Libby, MT, Love Canal,

Chernobyl, a nuclear accident in Tokaimura, Japan and more

Rendering from front of facility

Rendering from back of facility

Serenity

Walking trails

Organic gardens

Environmentallyfriendly

1st Level, OvernightTentative Lodging Capacity

1st LevelTreatment Section

Ground Level Floor Plans

Floor Plan (ground)

2nd Level Floor Plan

2nd Level, OvernightTentative Lodging Capacity

2nd Level Treatment section:Therapists, nutritionists, etc.

Floor Plan (2nd floor)

Remember RallyBoard of Directors

Diane Sherwood – Diane is the founder and President of Remember Rally, Inc., a non-profit organization that has raised funds for the 9-11 rescue workers for the last several years. Thousands were exposed to numerous toxins from 9-11 and ongoing medical treatment will be needed for years to come. The goal of Remember Rally is to now expand their mission by creating a specialized health facility for those affected by chemical or toxin exposure. Not only would people from 9-11 be treated but categories such as Viet Nam Vets exposed to Agent Orange, military personnel affected from the Gulf War or Iraq War, Katrina, Libby, MT and workplace contaminants. Diane lives and works in Luverne, MN.

Dr. William Meggs – Dr. Meggs is a Professor and chief of the division of toxicology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He is one of the engineers of the theory of neurogenic switching, which is related to the study of inflammation. Co-author of the book “The Inflammation Cure”, Dr. Meggs has worked for more than 35 years as a scientist and physician. More and more research supports Dr. Meggs belief that dietary and environmental factors play a role in damage to the human body, contributing to numerous diseases and maladies. Dr. Meggs resides in North Carolina.

Adria Sherwood – Adria Sherwood graduated from Winona State University in Winona, MN in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology and currently has a social work license. She works for the Women’s Resource Center in Winona where she serves as the Sexual Assault Interagency Council Coordinator/advocate/support group co-facilitator. She also works for the Home and Community Options where she provides direct care for developmentally disabled women in a residential setting.

Remember RallyBoard of Directors

Dr. Jenny A. Kline, DC – Dr. Kline graduated from South Dakota State University in 2002 with a BS in biology. She attended Northwestern Health Sciences University from 2002-2005 where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree as well as certifications in pediatrics and acupuncture. Dr. Kline is constantly intrigued by how the structure of the body influences the function. She is also passionate about nutrition and exercise and their roles in improving and maintaining health. In her free time, Dr. Kline enjoys reading, shopping, running, yoga, and sharing time with family and friends. Dr. KIine operates the Luverne Health & Wellness clinic in Luverne, MN.

Marvin Bethea – Marvin Bethea, paramedic, was on the scene as a first responder during the 9-11 tragedy. Mr. Bethea was buried under debris when the first World Trade Center tower fell. Upon escape, Bethea helped another victim to safety as the second tower began to collapse. He was then covered in debris, only to escape once again. Despite his own trauma, Marvin returned to Ground Zero on September 14, 2001 to provide more aid to victims, rescue workers, and volunteers assisting in the search. Five weeks later he suffered a stroke attributed to 9-11 stress and later was diagnosed with adult onset asthma, post traumatic stress disorder and chronic rhinitis. Mr. Bethea currently takes 13-15 medications daily to treat his multiple conditions. Marvin is also the Co-Founder and Vice President of ‘Unsung Heroes Helping Heroes’, an organization that works to ensure that those affected by 9-11 aren’t forgotten. Marvin Bethea lives in New York.