My chickens are stars!
There's something pleasant about thinking that one can have an impact on the future, and the Women's Health Initiative prospective studies were and are able to provide that opportunity. It was too good to pass up. For starters, the Hormone Replacement Therapy study has already had an impact on many participants and provided some much needed information. By joining a large and diverse community of women to provide data, I feel that I not only improved my quality of life, but that of others to follow. What motivated me to participate is that I come from a family of scientists, where empirical evidence is what counts. Thus, by participating in the various studies, I am helping to provide empirical-albeit statistical-evidence for future generations, and in my own way, impacting the future.
JA