X-Message-Number: 6143
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 04:45:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: Charles Platt <>
Subject: Timothy Leary and BioPreservation

On Friday, May 3rd, BioPreservation, which serves CryoCare as 
an independent contractor performing cryopreservation 
procedures, notified CryoCare of concerns regarding a standby 
kit including portable ice bath, oxygen cylinders, and 
ancillary equipment that had been placed at Timothy Leary's 
house. Later that day, Charles Platt of CryoCare, Mike Darwin 
of BioPreservation, and two others went to the Leary 
residence and asked to repossess the equipment. This was 
accomplished on an entirely cordial basis, with no expression 
of concern or regret by Timothy Leary or the various other 
people residing at the house. In front of an audience of 
about 15 residents and guests, Mike Darwin explained to Dr.
Leary that he could no longer offer standby capability under 
circumstances existing at the house, and Dr. Leary said he 
deeply appreciated Mike's sincerity and dedication. He 
referred to cryonics personnel as "heroes." 
 
CryoCare subsequently notified BioPreservation that if 
BioPreservation wished to withdraw from this case, it could 
do so. This decision was not taken lightly and, indeed, was 
the culmination of logistical difficulties, legal risks, and 
many frustrations experienced during the previous nine 
months. As of May 5th, BioPreservation was no longer on call 
as a service provider in this case. 
 
At the same time, CryoCare still has its contractual 
agreement with Timothy Leary. Some of his public statements 
have made us wonder about his commitment to cryonics, but he 
has not chosen to cancel his cryopreservation arrangements. 
Therefore, CryoCare must offer other cryopreservation 
services to Dr. Leary as a substitute for the services 
normally performed by BioPreservation. At no time has Timothy 
Leary been left without some form of cryonics coverage. 
 
I realize that a dry, formal statement like this tends to 
raise more questions than it answers, but I can't go into 
more detail at this time. Timothy Leary has chosen to 
publicize many details of his personal life, but that doesn't 
give me an equal right to do so. 
 
In due course we will offer a detailed discussion of all the 
various events and issues involved. In the meantime our 
members can rest assured that for them, BioPreservation 
remains on call FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS ITS SERVICES. If any 
of our members wants more information, feel free to call us 
at 1-800-TOP-CARE. This currently connects directly to my 
phone, and our system can automatically page me or can 
forward the call to our president, Brian Wowk, if necessary. 
 
I have seen for myself that BioPreservation offers an 
unequalled level of dedication, expertise, and medical 
technology and also takes exceptional time and trouble to 
advise and assist in patient care PRIOR to cryopreservation. 
This is unique in cryonics and has certainly been true in the 
case of Timothy Leary--as he is the first to acknowledge. 
 
--Charles Platt 


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