Mayday rally in Washington DC: A huge success!!!

“Our voices will be heard!!”

The gang’s all here!   We came from many states:  New York, Virginia, Arkansas, Connecticut, (to name a few) and even Australia!  to join at our nation’s capitol to demand attention to the plight of those with Lyme disease.  The event was sponsored by Lyme Underworld founder and producer Timothy Grey, who produced the controversial DVD/documentary “Under The Eightball”.

We greeted each other with a warm embrace to shout loud and long about the current issues with Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment.  We shared stories and information, as well as collected various resource information for treatment options.  The spirit was upbeat and positive.

Let’s expect a huge turnout next year.  If you’ve never been to one of these rallies, you’re missing out.  It’s stirring and motivating, to say the least.  So stay posted to find out when the next awareness rally will be held or plan one for your community.  It’s never too late to shout!

May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month!

” The month of May is Lyme Disease Awareness month nation-wide.  Lyme Disease (borrelia burgdorferi) is a dangerous bacteria that invades the bloodstream through the bite of a tick.  Numbers of cases have grown in excess of over 300,000 estimated cases per year.  The International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (http://ilads.org/) states that  according to CDC estimates, new Lyme cases are at least 4 times more common annually than new HIV/AIDS cases.   The Alliance for Natural Health (http://www.anh-usa.org/lymedisease/)  considers Lyme Disease one of the most misdiagnosed, under-reported, and serious epidemics of our time.  The October 2006 issue of Reader’s Digest lists Lyme Disease in the top ten of “10 Diseases Doctors Miss”.
 
On April 13th, ABC’s Dr. Phil show aired a segment entitled ‘Deadly Consequences’, which included the testimony of three individuals who have been infected with the disease.  The response was overwhelming.  Dr. Phil’s message boards exploded with responses from Lyme sufferers across the country with similar stories of misdiagnosis, being told “it’s all in your head”, and complete denial that chronic Lyme disease exists. 
 
On Saturday, May 5th, members and friends of the Arklatex Lyme Disease Support Group will gather in front of the Walmart Store @ 4000 New Boston Rd in Texarkana, TX .  Scheduled time is from 10:AM to 2:00PM.  We will present information on the dangers and prevention of Lyme and tick borne diseases, as well as referrals.  We urge you to visit us as we share this urgent information. “ 

Arklatex Lyme Disease Prevention and Support reaches out to community.

Arklatex Lyme Disease Prevention and Support reaches out to community.uni

We participated in the Communitywide Health Fair on Saturday, April 21 at the Church of the Living God Temple 4 in Texarkana, AR. Many organizations were there and we were able to share information about the dangers of Lyme and co-infections. It was a great networking opportunity and many contacts were made. Thanks to this awesome church for allowing us to participate!

Upcoming News: May is Lyme Disease Awareness month. Arklatex Lyme Support declares May 5th as Lyme Awareness day locally!

Arklatex Lyme Prevention float......

Locations to be announced later this month.

Exciting News! Planning a Lyme Prevention Rally in Texarkana for May 5th! There’s More. Read on….

Okay guys, get on your Lyme green shirts.  May is Lyme Disease Awareness month and we’ve gotta get motivated.  The tentative date for the Arklatex Lyme Prevention Rally  is May 5th.  The time and place is not yet finalized, but I’ll be updating you every step of the way.

 Our monthly support meeting for  April will be held on April 14th (due to Easter holiday falling on our usual day).   We will be discussing the rally and supporting each other.  We have new members who are zealous and ready to rock.


Other news:  Local residents from the Arklatex will be attending the annual Mayday 2012 rally in Washington DC on May 12th.  A link to the Facebook page on the rally is here:   https://www.facebook.com/events/303699299673785/  So far, 106 people from all over the country are committed to attending this great event.  I expect the number to grow.  This is being sponsored by Lyme Underground again.  It was a great turnout last year and very uplifting.

Stay tuned for more information!

Attention!

Announcement: Arklatex Lyme Support WILL meet on Saturday, March 3rd at 5:PM. The location is at the First Assembly of God church, 4416 Jefferson Ave, Texarkana, AR. The entry is located on the right hand side of the church, toward the back. Resources for referrals available. Come if you need support.

ANNOUNCEMENT: From Arklatex Lyme

Arklatex Lyme Prevention and Support will not meet in the month of February. I will be discussing changes with Les Patterson, of Hope, who has been by my side in all endeavors with Lyme prevention. 

There has been a lack of interest in meeting personally. We will restructure and decide if we want to be a “support on demand” type of group, or continue to hold meetings once per month. My church has been gracious enough to provide a place to meet for us, but we would love to see you in person. Many have contacted me needing referrals and support. Please continue to do so! We are there for you. 

For now, no meeting in February.   But we are NOT going away!

We Will Not Meet in January

Arklatex Lyme support group will not meet on the first Saturday of January which falls on the 6th. We plan to restructure and reorganize. An official announcement will be made on our next meeting[

Actual Bulls Eye rash on an individual from SW AR in October, 2011

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Support Meeting!! Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 5 PM.

Bring a beverage or snack of your choice and come to the First Assembly of God Church at 4416 Jefferson Ave, in Texarkana, TX. Let’s get together and talk!!

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