X-Message-Number: 26727
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:02:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: Charles Platt <>
Subject: Re: CryoNet #26712 - #26725
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Robert Ettinger wrote:

"For those who don't know or have forgotten, Suspended
Animation is heavily subsidized by Saul Kent and Bill Faloon.
I believe they are Alcor members, but apparently are not
satisfied with Alcor standby. They think SA can do better."

This is speculation. I encourage anyone who has questions
about Suspended Animation, its financing, its contractual
arrangements, or other similar issues, to contact me directly
via email. I always respond to inquiries.

"The reason seems to be that Alcor insists on total control,
while CI is willing to be flexible at the member's choice.
(For example, as I understand it, Alcor will not store
someone who is prepared by another organization."

This again is speculation, and is not correct. In the 1990s
Alcor accepted two former CryoCare patients who had been
cryopreserved by a completely independent organization. In
addition some Alcor cases were performed in conjunction with
Suspended Animation at a time when the departure of Fred and
Linda Chamberlain left Alcor less prepared to handle cases
than it is now.

--Charles Platt

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