The Membership Info page of the website has been supplemented with a Funding Methods link that overviews all of Alcor’s currently accepted funding methods. It includes thorough information about life insurance, prepayment, trusts, annuities and alternative funding options. Details about life insurance arrangements for those in the UK and other countries is also provided. Special […]
Forty years ago today, January 12, 1967, Dr. James Bedford became the first man to be cryopreserved under controlled conditions in the hope of eventual revival. In a very real way, you can say cryonics itself is forty years old today. Our website includes more detailed information on Dr. Bedford, and a couple of earlier […]
It was brought to our attention that the webstore was not accepting coupon codes for orders of the 6th Alcor Conference DVD Set. If you experienced difficulty using your coupon code, your order should now be processed without difficulty. We appreciate your understanding. If you do experience difficulty or feel you were charged full price […]
In April, Alcor’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Steven B. Harris, and local Alcor members were interviewed for a piece to air on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 Show. As often happens with news programs, Alcor’s planned segment was bumped. The producer contacted Alcor today to notify us that the piece is set to air tonight (Friday, […]
Order Your 6th Alcor Conference DVD Set For a Limited Time Only — Special Pre-order rate of $59.95 For a limited time, pre-order your Conference DVD Set for $59.95, 25% off regular price. Your DVD Set includes these conference presentations: Brian Wowk, PhD: The Cryobiological Basis of Cryonics Ralph Merkle, PhD: Nanotechnology and Cryonics Robert […]
At the November 4, 2006, meeting there was discussion of various topics: – Alcor management announced the $25,000 anonymous matching grant for Fracture Free R&D – Barry Aarons, Alcor’s lobbyist, agreed to provide an overview of how the recent Arizona elections results will affect Alcor (see 2006 Election Report) – Regarding the wealth preservation trust, […]
On November 30, 2006, Alcor had 821 members on its Emergency Responsibility List. Two memberships were approved during this month, no memberships were reinstated, no memberships were cancelled and no members were cryopreserved. Overall, there was a net gain of two members this month. Madison Magazine: Tanya Jones granted an interview to this Australian women’s […]
Stabilization Kits Stabilization kits are a most important part of Alcor equipment. These are kits that are shipped ahead whenever a member may need a stand-by and contain the medications and equipment needed stabilize and transport a member in the event of his legal death. Some of them are prepositioned with local and regional team […]
Thinking of giving Alcor a holiday gift? Well, you can always double your money with the ongoing matching grant program. But if this isn’t what you are really interested in, you can always find something at one of Alcor’s Amazon.com wish lists: Click here for the equipment list Click here for the book list Help […]
We are sorry to report that Michelle Fry is leaving Alcor. MIchelle’s official last day will be January 4, 2006. We wish Michelle well in her future endeavors. She remains a part of our ACT network of volunteer and contract transport technicians, so her skills and training will not be lost to us.