It's
with great sadness we announce that
Sue Thompson passed away at her California home on Friday, April 16,
2004, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was
surrounded by her family.
Visitors to this site are probably all aware of Sue Thompson's
contribution to the NLD community. Most of us have a well-thumbed copy
of her book, The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders, on
our bookshelf. Sue began writing and speaking publicly about NLD long
before most educators and psychologists had even heard of it. She
touched the lives of countless children and their families, both
personally and indirectly, through her educational interventions that
are now the standard. She was a trailblazer, who marked the path
others will be following for years to come. Quite simply, Sue
was the best friend the NLD community ever had.
Many, many thanks to everyone who contributed so generously to the
Friends of Sue Thompson Trust Fund, established last year. Because of
your efforts, Sue was able to undergo treatments that eased her
suffering and extended her life. And even more than that, it let her
know she had the love and support of so many people, all over the
world - which touched her very deeply.
Donations made be made in her memory to the St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, by clicking 
here.
By indicating your memorial gift is for Sue Thompson, an
acknowledgement card will be sent directly to Sue's family.
If you
have questions about donating, please call St. Jude's Donor Services
department at 1-800-822-6344 or e-mail them at donors@stjude.org.
Personal condolence cards may be sent to the following address, and will
be forwarded unopened to Sue's family.
Sue
Thompson Family
c/o
Pamela B. Tanguay
69
Tolland Farms Road
Tolland,
CT 06084
