Apr
6

Cruise To Host Gala For 9/11 Detox: Report

(CBS) Tom Cruise will host a gala fundraiser for a controversial detoxification process aimed at helping 9/11 workers, the New York Post reported Friday.

The actor is a co-founder of the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project, which provides those exposed to toxic agents in the rescue and clean-up at the World Trade Center site to a detoxification procedure developed by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology.

The regimen treatment, lasting a period of three to four weeks, incorporates vitamin and mineral supplements and cold-pressed oils, as well as aerobic exercise and saunas, rather than traditional medicines. The process, administered by the Foundation for Advancements in Science and Education (a Scientology research group), releases toxins trapped in the fat tissues of subjects.

Its advocates say that detoxification has reduced PCB levels in workers exposed to chemicals at Ground Zero, and that the majority of cases have gained improvements in neurological, muscle and lung symptoms.

According to the project’s Web site , more than 750 men and women have “recovered quality of life and job fitness through detoxification,” since the program began in September 2002.

The project, which offers the treatment to rescue workers for free, initially received the endorsement of New York politicians — and even city funds — until the Foundation’s links to the Church of Scientology were revealed. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) was one of several who released letters in support who later backed off.

The project is not been endorsed by the city’s fire and police departments.

However, representatives of the policemen’s and paramedics’ unions are participating in the fundraiser, serving on the host committee.

Ed Mullins, the Sergeants Benevolent Association president, said he was impressed after speaking to several firefighters who had taken the detoxification program who claimed it had reduced their dependence on some medications.

He signed on as the event’s co-chair.

“I’ll do anything to help my members,” he told the Post. “I’ve got to try to do something because no one else is doing it.” (Source: CBS)

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April 6, 2007   //   General   //   8 Comments   //  

8 Comments to “Cruise To Host Gala For 9/11 Detox: Report”

• April 07, 2007 at 6:12 am
  Rahul Bali says:

  Good news.
  I am in favour of the project.
• April 07, 2007 at 10:58 am
  Nancy Marsak says:

  I think this is really great thing that Tom Cruise
  is doing. What is the controversy?
• April 07, 2007 at 11:06 am
  rainey says:

  All I can say is “Thank God for Tom Cruise” once again he does what he believes is right to help people and doesnt give a s#*t about the naysayer, the negative press or any other criticism he gets doing it. How could people object to something that clearly helps people feel better. I swear I don’t get this world sometimes. I wish there were more of him, Thanks Tom for helping my fellow New Yorkers, they deserve all the help they can get.
• April 10, 2007 at 2:05 pm
  joandeli says:

  i liked to know much more about tom cruise and his life…please…
• April 10, 2007 at 8:43 pm
  sri says:

  I salute Tom for doing an honorable job for the 9/11 workers in NY. He knows the project will put him in controversy again, but it doesn’t deter him from doing it. Go Tom, God Bless you.
• April 13, 2007 at 11:36 am
  Philippe Pedersen says:

  This is one program where Tom Cruise’s humanitarian efforts speak out for themselves in a big way.

  I heard one success that went like this:

  “Dear Tom and Kate, … I’d like to share a little about myself so you’ll understand why I needed the program. I am married with three adult children, a teenager and four grandchildren. In 1984, I became a New York City Transit Police Officer at the age of 30. My only mission was to help others; it was my childhood dream. Before 9/11 my hobbies were bowling, roller skating, ballroom dancing, kung fu, sewing and cooking.

  “On September 11, 2001, I found myself answering yet another challenge to help people. I stopped everything and responded to my work location: District 2, New York City Transit Police Department. Officers are trained to respond to all conditions while the public is told to retreat or leave the area. Since 9/11 my life has been a nightmare; I lost the quality of life that I took for granted. I had problems with breathing, allergies, hives, acid reflux and hypertension. On average I slept only 5 hours per night and I believed that was normal.

  “My commitment to the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Program was simple — I wanted to live with the best life possible. Upon completion of the program, I feel great, and I can now fully enjoy my hobbies again! My retirement made me realize that no matter how much you help others there is always a reward in giving. I’d like to say thank you for helping and believing in mankind. There are too few people who care about the next man. Your generosity will be praised by me and every person whom I share my experience with. Thanks again. [name deleted for privacy reasons]“
• April 13, 2007 at 8:19 pm
  sri says:

  Thank you Philippe for sharing the article.

  It’s nice to read an appreciation letter for Tom from somebody who feel better as the result of the programs.

  I hope there are more people will benefit from the programs.
• April 16, 2007 at 10:00 am
  peachy says:

  Tom works his charitable deeds with little public
  recognition..i believe he truly cares about people and about life- a truly happy optimist.keep up ypur good works Tom!