I have recently lost a good friend at my school to this disease.  I
took it pretty hard, but for some reason I feel like learning more
about the disease will help me understand what has happened.  I have no
idea why I feel like it would help me, but...  Does anyone know of any
information centers in the Central Texas area or can someone help me
out through this net?  Your help is GREATLY appreciated.  One thing,
please don't get too scientific, I'm an eighth grader.  And also the
main thing I want to know is WHY it kills its victims so young.  It
seems so unfair for this to happen to someone and they can't do
anything about it. Please help,
                                  Eric

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