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CELEBRITIES BATTLE CFIDS

• Seabiscuit: Triumph of the Underhorse, by Jennifer Frey, Washington Post, 4/21/03. In the article, Laura Hillenbrand discusses the PBS documentary based on her best-selling novel, “Seabiscuit: An American Legend.” 
• Against all odds, by Sally Jacobs, The Boston Globe, 10/24/02. The compelling and compassionate article details Hillenbrand's struggle with CFIDS and the immense, four-year effort it took to research and write the best-selling novel, "Seabiscuit: An American Legend." Click here to search for and order this article from The Boston Globe’s archives.
• Author Laura Hillenbrand made her first public appearance to promote her best-selling novel "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" on 8/29/02 at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Washington, D.C. The appearance was taped for BookTV. Click here to view announcement on BookTV’s Web site.
• TODAY Interview with Amy Peterson, 2/8/02. TODAY Show correspondent Jamie Gangel speaks with Olympic short track speedskater Amy Peterson about her difficult comeback road following her diagnosis with CFIDS.
• Peterson Savoring Her Last Olympics, by Bob Sansevere, Pioneer Press, 2/8/02. Five-time Olympian Amy Peterson talks about how she has had to fight off CFIDS symptoms in order to compete as a speedskater.
• Ceremonious honor, by Associated Press, 02/07/2002. Olympic short-track speedskater Amy Peterson was chosen to carry the U.S. Flag into the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter 2002 Olympics. Article mentions her battle with CFIDS.
• Peterson willing, but her body isn’t always able to compete, by Vicki Michaelis, USA TODAY, 11/1/01. Article recounts how Amy Peterson, an Olympic champion in speedskating, is struggling to make a comeback after being diagnosed with CFIDS. Click here to order this article for $1.50 from USA TODAY’s archives. You will need to enter in “Amy Peterson” as the search term.
• Good Morning America (GMA) interview with Laura Hillenbrand, 8/29/01. Laura Hillenbrand, CFIDS patient and best-selling author talks to GMA correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman about her struggle with the illness.
• Worn out at the finish line, by Monique Angle, USA TODAY, 7/23/01. This article focuses on PWC Laura Hillenbrand, author of best-selling novel Seabiscuit: An American Legend, and her struggle with CFIDS. The article gives an overview of CFS, including major areas of research, and notes that only 10% of individuals with the illness are actually diagnosed. Click here to order this article for $1.50 from USA TODAY's archives. You will need to enter in "chronic fatigue" as the search term. 
• Styx Singer Says Nix on Tour, Associated Press, 10/12/00. Dennis DeYoung, a singer with the rock band Styx, claims to have CFIDS. He is suing his former bandmates for going back out on the road without him while he recuperates. Click here to view the follow-up article that shows the lawsuit being settled (10/26/2001).
• Michelle Akers CFIDS Homepage. Information on a women's soccer star and CFIDS patient. Click here to view access Michelle Ackers' home page. You will need to click on "Michelle Akers" and then on "CFIDS."