The Healing Sanctuary
A specialized health facility
for those sick from chemical
or toxic exposure, offering
traditional and alternative
treatments
Remember Rally Organization
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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
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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
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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”
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Secluded wooded land has been located in the Black
Hills of South Dakota
Traditional and Alternative Treatment Facility
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Specialists
Nutritionists
Massage therapists
Counselors
Fitness center
Etc.
Adjoining lodge for extended stay patients
Agent Orange
Illnesses & Health Statistics
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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, softtissue 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 War
Illnesses & Health Statistics
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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
9-11
Illnesses & Health Statistics
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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 Contaminants
Illnesses & Health Statistics
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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
Environmentally
friendly
Organic gardens
Walking trails
Floor Plan (ground)
1st Level, Overnight
Tentative Lodging Capacity
Ground Level Floor Plans
1st Level
Treatment Section
Floor Plan (2nd floor)
2nd Level, Overnight
Tentative Lodging Capacity
2nd Level Floor Plan
2nd Level Treatment section:
Therapists, nutritionists, etc.
Remember Rally
Board of Directors
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Diane Sherwood – Diane is the founder and President of Remember Rally, Inc., a nonprofit 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 Rally
Board of Directors
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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 20022005 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.