Houston Democrats

For Immediate Release

STEMPAC WELCOMES CHRIS BELL TO ADVISORY BOARD;

HAILS FORMER CONGRESSMAN AS “COURAGEOUS LEADER” ON STEM CELL RESEARCH

August 08, 2005

Contacts:

John Hlinko
StemPAC
John@StemPAC.com
202-744-6525

Jason Stanford
Chris Bell for Governor Exploratory Committee
512-482-0216
jason@chrisbell.com

Washington, DC – StemPAC, the highest trafficked web site in support of stem cell research and a newly launched organization uniting pro-stem cell activists, today welcomed former Congressman Chris Bell of Texas as the latest member of the StemPAC advisory team.

“StemPAC has really helped to turbo charge the grassroots movement for stem cell research, and I look forward to working with them on this critical issue,” said Bell. “Stem cell research isn't just a good idea, it's a moral imperative. Jesus didn't tell us to heal the sick unless politics got in the way. When Jesus healed the lepers and gave the blind their sight, He didn't stop to worry about slippery slopes and potential implications.”

Officially launched in July, 2005, StemPAC is an organization created to fight back against those holding up the promise of stem cell research. In the span of just a few weeks, it has built the highest trafficked web site in support of stem cell research. Recently it launched a TV advertising campaign in New Hampshire, aimed at persuading Senator Bill Frist to support stem cell research – an effort which has now been switched to a “thank you Dr. Frist” campaign, in light of the Senator’s rethinking of his position.

“Congressman Bell has long been a fighter for stem cell research, and StemPAC is extremely happy to have him on board,” said John Hlinko, the founder of StemPAC. “He has been particularly effective in articulating the reasons why Christians and indeed all people of faith should be supportive of stem cell research.”

About StemPAC

Please see www.StemPAC.com for more information on the StemPAC, and for stories collected from real life individuals dealing with conditions that may be helped by stem cell research (sortable by state and city)please see www.StemPAC.com.