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Wed, 04/14/2021 - 12:00pm Paula Jackson Jones with Senator Susan Collins in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo The second annual Fly-In, hosted by Center for Lyme Action, was held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, entirely via Zoom. Advocates from around the country attended more than 200 meetings with senators, members of Congress, and their staff. Many staffers commented positively on the day and highlighted how it allowed constituents to access a platform in which they could voice their stories and communicate to their representatives. At the event, this year’s Lyme Innovation Awards were presented by Linda Giampa, executive director of Bay Area Lyme Foundation and advisory board member Center for Lyme Action. These awards were given to dedicated public servants and private citizens who have worked to advance collaboration and innovation in Lyme disease. The winners were: ....
Center for Lyme Action Honors Leaders at Annual Meeting News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Center for Lyme Action, the leading nonprofit dedicated to growing federal funding for Lyme disease, honored Members of Congress, current and former administration officials, and Lyme community leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary support in the push to cure Lyme Disease – the most prevalent vector-borne illness and the most prevalent tick-borne illness in the United States, with nearly a half million new cases estimated each year. Lyme is a frustrating and debilitating disease, but it s a problem we can solve, said Bonnie Crater, co-founder of the Center for Lyme Action. Our award recipients have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in finding a cure and we are honored to have them as long-term partners in this important fight. ....