Would there be a sponsor for a list for people who have Cystic Fibrosis and/or who are related in some way to someone who has Cystic Fibrosis? A list that would be open to patients, parents, siblings, significant others, caretakers, caregivers, researchers -- whoever has an interest in Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a disease which involves the lungs and/or digestive system and has been publicized to have a life expectancy of age 29 on average, though there are many exceptions to this rule. The disease is often fatal in childhood and many sufferers await transplantation of lungs. It is a complex disease with many ramifications and is one which often means that a sufferer may be socially isolated and/or often hospitalized. For those who deal with this chronic (fatal) illness on a daily basis the interaction with others who face similar challenges can be most therapeutic -- sharing ones experience strength and hope -- encouraging others in the day to day challenges, commiserating and celebrating life's trials and successess. We would like a free flowing e-mail forum with the only hard and fast rule being "No flames" -- no insults, no put-downs. This would be more of a support network than one with exchanges of medical information, research, facts etc though the latter would not be discouraged at all. There is a group which is geared more toward the medical implications than toward friendly support -- an important function but we are seeking a more casual, less academic platform. Thank you for your consideration. Because I do not follow the discussion groups, would you please respond to my private e-mail: Agnes L. Moore@[log in to unmask] or Agnes L. [log in to unmask]@Compuserve.com