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Lyme Disease Advocacy

Today (April 1, 2015) was the most exhausting but inspiring days I have had at WAC. As many of you know, in my quest to treat my own Lyme disease, I have delved into a controversial and complex debate about Lyme treatment and medical rights in the state of Maryland. Today, at WAC Spring Fling, the WAC Maryland Student Legislature hosted a "Take a Bite Out of Lyme" campaign. The "Take a Bite out of Lyme" Campaign is a movement to raise awareness and money for Lyme Disease. The funds go to a program that trains physicians on how to properly identify and treat Lyme Disease. We were lucky enough to find a company to sponsor our campaign and donate $10 for every bite we take out of Lyme disease. Although the company would like to stay anonymous due to the controversy surrounding the issue, I would like to express how gracious and excited I am for their support. I haven't counted out exactly how many videos we made but based on how many limes we used I am predicting about 60-90 videos/bites. This would amount to over $750 for Lyme research and education. I want to thank the MSL team, the WAC Residence Life for hosting Spring Fling, and all the participants for helping us greatly surpass our goal. This is the momentum we need! An edited video and exact amount of funds is coming soon!

 The Challenge

The purpose of the Lyme Disease Challenge is to raise awareness and funding for improved Lyme Disease diagnosis and treatment.
Are you in? Great! Then follow the three easy steps below and donate $10. Prefer not to take the bite? That’s okay too! Donate $100 instead. All donations accepted by ILADEF (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society’s 501(c)(3) non-profit educational fund).
1. TAKE A BITE: Bite a lime and TAKE A PHOTO OR A  SHORT VIDEO of the act – the more sourpuss your face, the better (and funnier!).
2. SHARE A FACT: State ONE BRIEF FACT ABOUT LYME DISEASE, such as the facts provided below. You can say them in your video, write them on your photo, or include them in your post. Help us spread the true facts about Lyme Disease!
3. PASS IT ON: Keep the campaign going — CHALLENGE THREE OTHER PEOPLE – your friends, family, whomever! – to take a bite! Mention them in your video or if you do a photo tag them in your post.

 Learn more about the challenge here. Even though Lyme Disease Awareness Month is over, we still need your help. So please join the challenge and become a Change Maker! 

http://lymediseasechallenge.org/

Need a fact? Here are some great facts for your challenge! Or, if you are a Lyme Fighter, share your story! 


See where the challenge is in the media here.

http://lymediseasechallenge.org/in-the-media/

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