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SUMMARY:The Quiet Epidemic #MakeLymeLoud Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:January 21-31: Let’s #MakeLymeLoud\, 50 years after Lyme was first recognized in the U.S.\nIT’S LIVE: #MakeLymeLoud Email Campaign Jan. 21 – 31! \nWe’ve entered a pivotal year for Lyme disease advocacy – 2025 marks 50 years since\nLyme disease was first recognized in the U.S. The Quiet Epidemic (TQE) impact team\nhas launched a community-wide outreach campaign to educate the new Administration. \nFrom January 21 to 31\, this #MakeLymeLoud campaign page will be LIVE with a\npre-written letter for President Trump. The goal is to inform him about the growing threat\nof Lyme and tick-borne diseases and encourage support for key initiatives to prioritize\nsolving this public health crisis. \nIf you want to make an impact for Lyme disease\, this is a quick\, simple\, and free way to\nmake your voice heard. With a change in administration and momentum from recent\nTQE events on Capitol Hill\, this opportunity won’t come again. We need all hands on\ndeck. \nNow that the campaign page is live\, you can:\n1. Send a Letter to President Trump (< 60 seconds)\n2. Share the Call to Action by encouraging your family\, colleagues\, and friends to send\na letter (5 min)\n3. Stay Engaged by spending five minutes a day\, for ten days\, amplifying the campaign\nand recruiting your community to do the same (50 min) \nBeyond educating the new Administration\, the goal is to unite and elevate the Lyme\ncommunity. With your help\, we will #MakeLymeLoud in 2025 in partnership with\nLymeLight Foundation\, Global Lyme Alliance\, Project Lyme\, NatCapLyme\, LymeLnk\,\nCenter for Lyme Action\, Bay Area Lyme Foundation\, Mothers Against Lyme\,\nLymeDisease.org\, Generation Lyme\, Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association\, and 20 additional organizations\nacross the country.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/the-quiet-epidemic-makelymeloud-campaign/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T160000
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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action: Information Session for 2025 Virtual Lyme Fly-in
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:INFORMATION SESSION FOR 2025 VIRTUAL LYME FLY-IN \nJanuary 22\, 2025 3:00PM MT\nJoin us for an informational session about the Center for Lyme Action 2025 Virtual Fly-In event! Our info session will cover everything you need to know about advocating for Lyme and tick-borne diseases with your members of Congress and their staff at our upcoming event. We will provide an overview of the Virtual Fly-In event followed by a Q&A.\nThe event will be recorded. Q&A questions may be submitted ahead of the event to info@centerforlymeaction.org  Register here.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/center-for-lyme-action-information-session-for-2025-virtual-lyme-fly-in/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T143000
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SUMMARY:Tick-Borne Diseases & Associated Illnesses: National Community Engagement Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Tick-Borne Disease and Associated Illnesses Virtual Community Engagement Session:  Diagnosis: Spotlight on Special Populations \nDate: January 28th\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Virtual\, register to attend \nDraft Agenda: Available on https://www.hhs.gov/oidp/initiatives/tick-borne-diseases-associated-illnesses-national-community-engagement-initiative/index.html \nMeeting Goal: Join us for an informative session designed to engage interested participants on the diagnostic challenges that special populations face with tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses (e.g.\, Alpha-gal Syndrome). \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nValidate the detrimental effects of missed or delayed diagnoses on the lives of patients and their loved ones.\nProvide updates on new developments in diagnostic technologies.\nEducate the audience about the nuances and obstacles of diagnosing tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses in special populations.\nFurnish information to help healthcare providers recognize\, diagnose\, and promptly treat tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses\, particularly in special populations.\n\n* Please note that time may not allow for asking all questions individually. Frequently asked questions will be consolidated and asked as a single question. \nFor more information go to: https://www.hhs.gov/oidp/initiatives/tick-borne-diseases-associated-illnesses-national-community-engagement-initiative/index.html \nFor any questions regarding meeting logistics\, please contact Maria Kowal at maria.kowal@roseliassociates.com \nFor any technical questions\, please contact Mike Kavounis at mike.kavounis@roseliassociates.com
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/tick-borne-diseases-associated-illnesses-national-community-engagement-initiative/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action 2025 Virtual Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:On February 18-19\, 2025 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress.  Last year more than 400 advocates registered for more than 250 meetings with Congress Members. \nREGISTER HERE! \nA fly-in is an advocacy event where participants from across the United States meet with the DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease.  Occasionally the Members make themselves available for the meetings. In addition to the Fly-in meetings we will hold a preparation session and a training session.  See the agendas below. \nAGENDA\nTuesday February 18\, 2025\n3:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET \n\nIntroductions and Agenda\nRemarks from U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators\nLyme Appropriations Requests Review\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nExpert Panel Remarks\nLyme Champion Awards\n\nWednesday February 19\, 2025\n9:00am – 5:00pm ET\n \n\nVirtual Fly-in Meetings with Congress Members\nAll meetings will be scheduled to accommodate time zones.\nEach attendee will be scheduled on average 3 30-minutes meetings.\n\nTRAININGS \nMonday February 10\, 2025\n8:00 – 9:00pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00pm PT\nStorytelling Workshop for advocates \n\nHosted by Generation Lyme\nOptional workshop for all advocates\nLearn to share effective personal stories\n\nWednesday February 12\, 2025\n3:00pm ET – 4:30pm ET / 12:00pm PT – 1:30pm PT\nFly-in 101 Training for new advocates and those who would like additional training \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps\n\nThursday February 13\, 2024\n4:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT – 2:00pm PT\nFast Track Training for experienced advocates \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps\n\nThursday February 13\, 2025\n8:00pm ET – 9:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT – 6:00pm PT\nProvider Training for healthcare providers \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/center-for-lyme-action-2025-virtual-fly-in/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action Congressional Series
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Lyme\, Alpha-gal Syndrome\, and other tick-borne diseases continue to pose serious public health challenges across the United States. Accurate and timely diagnostics are critical for effective treatment and prevention of long-term illness. This event will feature expert speakers who will provide key insights into the current state of diagnostic testing\, emerging technologies\, and policy opportunities to improve patient outcomes. \nEvent Details: \nTopic: The Future of Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Diagnostics \nDate: May 21\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 PM ET – 7:30 PM ET \nLocation: Senate Dirksen Office Building G50 \nRegister Here \nRegister to Meet with Representatives (Optional) \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome\nOpening Remarks by U.S. Senator Susan Collins (Maine)\nKeynote: State of Lyme Disease Diagnostics Research – Nicole Bell\, CEO Galaxy Diagnostics\nExpert Panel: LymeX Phase IV finalists\nBrandon Jutras\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Northwestern University\nMark Junewicz\, Founder and CEO\, Gnomx\nMary Ann Communale\, EdD\, MS\, Associate Professor\, Drexel University College of Medicine\nNicole Bell\, CEO\, Galaxy Diagnostics\nReception 6:30 – 7:30\n\nThis briefing will provide valuable information for policy staff working on health\, science\, appropriations\, or related issues. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/center-for-lyme-action-congressional-series/
LOCATION:Dirksen Senate Office Building\, G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National Events,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:NASEM: Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses - Report Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Please join us for a webinar to learn about this new National Academies’ report\, Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses\, on Friday\, May 9\, 2025. Members of the report authoring committee will discuss its key messages and recommendations and will answer questions from the audience about the report.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/nasem-charting-a-path-toward-new-treatments-for-lyme-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses-report-launch-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
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SUMMARY:SmallTown for the Cause
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:\n\n\n\nMUSIC. YOGA. COMMUNITY.\nSmalltown for the Cause blends ethereal\, soulful\, and folk-driven music from world-renowned artists with rejuvenating yoga sessions led by top instructors. Engaging workshops offer everything from songwriting and meditation to instrument-making and regenerative farming\, creating a weekend of music\, movement\, creativity\, and growth. \nColorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association is one of the grateful “causes” to be benefitting from this event! \nJoin us SEPTEMBER 19 & 20\, 2025 (Early Camping September 18)…we will be there all weekend with an education tent filled with resources to keep you and your family safe from ticks and the diseases they can cause with a single bite. Stop by and see us for educational resources\, prevention tools\, and fantastic giveaways from our supportive Community Partners. A single bite can change a life! \nGet passes here!
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/smalltown-for-the-cause/
LOCATION:Riverside Park-Salida\, CO\, 170 E Sackett Ave.\, Salida\, 81201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:The Quiet Epidemic - A Documentary About Lyme Disease
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Please join us for a screening of the award-winning Lyme documentary The Quiet Epidemic.  The film will be followed by a short refreshment break\, then a discussion and Q&A with Lyme experts. \nThis event is will be held at the the Boulder Public Library and hosted by Global Lyme Alliance Ambassador\, Janelle Stover and Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association. Please register with the QR code on flyer to attend this free event! \nRuntime: 1h 52m \nPlease use the North Side Canyon Entrance if arriving after 5:00 p.m. Parking is available in both the Canyon and Arapahoe lots. To reach the theater from the Arapahoe lot\, you can cross the creek using the exterior bridge.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/the-quiet-epidemic-a-documentary-about-lyme-disease/
LOCATION:Canyon Theater\, Main Library\, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.\, Boulder\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Healthcare,Upcoming
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Monday Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:From September to May\, every other Monday\, Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub in Salida\, CO donates 10% of their sales to support the people\, causes\, and initiatives working to make a real difference. And to extend that impact\, for two weeks following each Moonlight Monday\, customers can continue to contribute and show their support by adding donations directly to their checks. At Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub\, they believe that a meal can do more than just fill your belly—it can change lives. That’s why they partner with local non-profit organizations like ours to make a lasting impact in our community. We’re super excited to announce that this year Moonlight has partnered with Collegiate Peaks Bank for the 2026 Moonlight Mondays! This partnership means they are able to make an even bigger impact for organizations like ours\, and we’re thrilled to have their support! Come see us at Moonlight between 5:00pm and 7:00 pm for prevention resources and materials\, as well as some great giveaways from our community partners that support our education and prevention activities! Learn more!
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/moonlight-monday-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Moonlight Pizza and BrewPub\, 242 F St\, Salida\, CO\, 81201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Upcoming
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