A Special Thanksgiving Day Concert
Posted on by Dr. Francis Collins
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Francis. Heartfelt thanks for all you do.
I’m guessing there has never been an NIH Head with such diverse talents, so lovingly shared. A polymaths for sure. BTW,
where do you get one of those great-looking, double helix guitars?
I happen to know it was made by a guitar maker in his home town of Staunton, Virginia.
Thank you so much. Huss & Dalton are undoubtedly very fine luthiers!
It is a beautiful image, full of hope.
Umbilical cord blood, rich in stem cells: is storage in a “bank” to be considered for a safer future for the individual, especially with family risk factors?
What a wonderful way to support this young man and his talents than to share yours with him, Francis. I wanted to hear what you two were playing, but could not!
Dear Caesar,
As your music has come to me, thousands miles, so I would like my applause to reach you to help you heal
In the photo, a scientist plays the guitar next to you.
At this moment I remember
when I was a young doctor, my head physician one day told me:
“If I hadn’t made this passionate profession I would have liked to be a tenor singer, to brighten people’s lives with my singing”
I believe that whoever practices science and at the same time music or singing, doubles the result of his work.
I want to renew the congratulations to Dr. Collins and the NIH for the work of research and treatment, and to the excellent
musician Caesar.