Here is a portion of the email. So embarrassing to say 11 agencies to support and represent stutters didn’t even answer the phone and went to vm. I think that’s the moment I realized there was a big problem and my heart broke for our entire community. Hi there Deanna, Thanks so much for your heartfelt email. I think this is a really compelling idea, and I’m really touched by your advocacy on behalf of your daughter. Do you think any of the professional organizations advocate for people who stutter would have funding for research like this? Getting these very expensive studies funded is always the challenge! Do you have any connections with people or organizations who might be interested in connecting with me about funding for a study like this? Many thanks. _______________________________________ Amanda Downey MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry Assistant Medical Director, UCSF Eating Disorders Program UCSF Translational Psychedelic Research (TrPR) Program University of California, San Francisco she/her/hers Upcoming OOO Oct 25 - Nov 9 I may send emails outside of traditional hours and do not expect replies during those times. This email address is not intended for communication with patients or families.