Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association (COTBDAA)

The Quiet Epidemic - Manitou Art Center
2023-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829, United States
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This screening of THE QUIET EPIDEMIC is presented in partnership with Rocky Mountain Women’s Film.
Through Film in the Community, films are screened throughout the year, free of charge, at various locations around Colorado Springs. Join us June 17th, 5pm-7pm at the Manitou Art Center in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film, to watch THE QUIET EPIDEMIC!
Film Description:
PLAY TRAILER
AFTER YEARS OF LIVING WITH MYSTERIOUS SYMPTOMS, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease. The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks—and the diseases they carry—have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
For more information and registration to attend this FREE screening:
Visit Rocky Mountain Women’s Film.

Salida Soup-Picnic
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Alpine Park, 404 E St, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
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First Salida Soup Picnic on Thursday, May 18th in Alpine Park, starting at 6 p.m. Bring your own picnic dinner, some blankets and chairs, and enjoy a spring night in Salida!
Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association will present about how they are educating & protecting our communities. Your donations will go toward COTBDAA Lyme & TBD/Conditions Awareness events and activities throughout the month of May!
Not a picnicking kind of person? No worries-Salida Soup will open up the Donor box for your donations that night! Watch and donate at salidasoup.org
In case of inclement weather, the Soup will be online-only

The Quiet Epidemic - Telluride
2023-05-17 17:30 | Wilkinson Public Library, 100 W Pacific Ave., Telluride, CO, 81435, United States
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The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, 501c3 and Wilkinson Public Library are privileged to host the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, a feature-length documentary about Lyme disease. The film will be immediately followed with a Q&A. May 17, 2023, Telluride, CO is the fourth stop for this film tour in Colorado! Link to Wilkinson Public Library
ABOUT THE FILM:
After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease.
The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks – and the diseases they carry – have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
According to a new CDC estimate, 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease yearly in the United States alone, yet our public health agencies and policymakers remain largely unresponsive. The same small group of doctors and public health officials have continued to control the science and the narrative of denial for decades. ‍We intend to change that.
Watch the trailer to The Quiet Epidemic

Q&A FOLLOWING SCREENING:
The film screening will be followed by a Q&A. Bring your questions to this important community conversation!
EVENT INFORMATION:
This event is FREE to everyone! No tickets needed. Film begins at 5:30 pm!
The Quiet Epidemic Colorado Film Tour generously sponsored by our Community Partners at Sawyer!
We thank all of our 2023 Community Partners for their year-round support so that we may continue to bring these resources to CO!
Door prizes have been generously donated by our Sponsor and Community Partners at Sawyer & Community Partners at Insect Shield!

The Quiet Epidemic: Buena Vista Stardust Theater
2023-05-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Stardust Theater, 16450 Co Rd 306, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Share this content: THE QUIET EPIDEMIC-BUENA VISTA:
The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, 501c3; Chaffee County Public Health; and Partnership for Community Action are privileged to host the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, a feature-length documentary about Lyme disease. The film will be immediately followed with a Q&A with local Health advocates. May 10, 2023, Buena Vista, CO is the third stop for this film tour in Colorado!
ABOUT THE FILM:
After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease.
The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks – and the diseases they carry – have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
According to a new CDC estimate, 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease yearly in the United States alone, yet our public health agencies and policymakers remain largely unresponsive. The same small group of doctors and public health officials have continued to control the science and the narrative of denial for decades. ‍We intend to change that.
Q&A FOLLOWING SCREENING:
The film screening will be followed by local health advocates and patients. Bring your questions!
TICKET INFORMATION:
This event is FREE to everyone!
Click here: RSVP is requested through Eventbrite
Walk-ins welcome if space available at the door.
Partnership for Community Action will be dedicating Salida Soup May to COTBDAA in support of the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, as well as leading awareness events and activities throughout the month of May for Lyme & TBD/Conditions Awareness Month in our local community. Stay tuned for more details!
AGENDA:
4:30 -5:00 PM – Social hour/registration
5:00 – 6:45 PM – Film Screening
6:45 – 7:15 PM – Panel discussion
The Quiet Epidemic Colorado Film Tour generously sponsored by our Community Partners at Sawyer!
We thank all of our 2023 Community Partners for their year-round support so that we may continue to bring these resources to CO!
Door prizes have been generously donated by our Sponsor and Community Partners at Sawyer & Community Partners at Insect Shield!

The Quiet Epidemic: Salida Steam Plant Theater
2023-05-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Salida SteamPlant Theater, 220 W Sackett Ave., Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Share this content: THE QUIET EPIDEMIC-SALIDA:
The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, 501c3; Chaffee County Public Health; and Partnership for Community Action are privileged to host the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, a feature-length documentary about Lyme disease. The film will be immediately followed by an expert panel conversation. May 5, 2023, Salida, CO is the second stop for this film tour in Colorado!
ABOUT THE FILM:
After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease.
The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks – and the diseases they carry – have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
According to a new CDC estimate, 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease yearly in the United States alone, yet our public health agencies and policymakers remain largely unresponsive. The same small group of doctors and public health officials have continued to control the science and the narrative of denial for decades. ‍We intend to change that.
PANEL MEMBERS FOR SALIDA SCREENING:
The film screening will be followed by a conversation with The Quiet Epidemic filmmakers Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch, as well as Julie Barter, ND; Sharon P. Austin, PsyD; Lyme patients, and advocates. Bring your questions to this panel of experts!
TICKET INFORMATION:
This Event is FREE for all to attend!
RSVP is requested for refreshment planning, please reserve your seat at Eventbrite
Snacks and refreshments are being provided by Chaffee County Public Health. Walk-ins welcome if space available at the door.
Partnership for Community Action will be dedicating Salida Soup May to COTBDAA in support of the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, as well as leading awareness events and activities throughout the month of May for Lyme & TBD/Conditions Awareness Month in our local community. Stay tuned for more details!
AGENDA:
4:00 -4:45 PM – Social hour/registration
5:00 – 6:45 PM – Film Screening
6:45 – 7:45 PM – Panel discussion
The Quiet Epidemic Colorado Film Tour generously sponsored by our Community Partners at Sawyer!
We thank all of our 2023 Community Partners for their year-round support so that we may continue to bring these resources to CO!
Door prizes have been generously donated by our Sponsor and Community Partners at Sawyer & Community Partners at Insect Shield!
Much thanks to Community Partners at Ravel Health for volunteering their time and talents for this event.

The Quiet Epidemic: Broomfield Auditorium
2023-05-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road 80020, Broomfield, CO, 80020, United States
Share this content: THE QUIET EPIDEMIC-BROOMFIELD:
The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, 501c3, is privileged to host the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, a feature-length documentary about Lyme disease. This film is both chilling and alarming, a motivation for change at the highest levels. The film will be immediately followed by an expert panel to continue this important community conversation. May 3, 2023, Broomfield, CO is the first stop on this film tour for Colorado!
ABOUT THE FILM:
After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease.
The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks – and the diseases they carry – have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
According to a new CDC estimate, 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease yearly in the United States alone, yet our public health agencies and policymakers remain largely unresponsive. The same small group of doctors and public health officials have continued to control the science and the narrative of denial for decades. ‍We intend to change that. PANEL MEMBERS FOR BROOMFIELD SCREENING:
The film screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmakers Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch, Dan Kinderlehrer, MD; Shawn Naylor, DO; Julie Barter, ND; and Sharon P. Austin, PsyD, as well as patients/advocates. Bring your questions to this panel of experts!
PURCHASE A TICKET:
Ticket prices include admission to the film as well as choice of Charcuterie box from Roots ($25), snacks only choice ($15), popcorn and a non-alcoholic beverage during the social hour. Please note we will close the sale of tickets with dinner on April 23rd. There will not be extra meals for purchase at the venue. If you are considering dinner option & have any questions please contact jaime@ravel.health. Purchasing the ticket with food is not required. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, 501C3.
Purchase tickets at Eventbrite
DONATE A TICKET: Please consider donating the price of a ticket so we may offer the screening to someone who would like to join us but doesn’t have the resources. For those in need of a donated ticket please contact our Community Partner at jaime@ravel.health to reserve. We look forward to seeing everyone!
AGENDA:
4:00 -4:45 PM – Social hour/registration
5:00 – 6:30 PM – Film Screening
6:45 – 7:45 PM – Panel discussion The Quiet Epidemic Colorado Film Tour is generously sponsored by our Community Partners at Sawyer! We thank all of our 2023 Community Partners for their year-round support so that we may continue to bring these resources to CO!
Door prizes have been generously donated by our CO Film Tour Sponsor and Community Partners at Sawyer, and our Community Partners at Insect Shield!
Much thanks to our Community Partners at Ravel Health for their generous assistance with organizing and volunteering at this event!

Moonlight Monday: COTBDAA Moonlight Pizza & BrewPub Fundraiser
2023-05-01 11:00 - 22:00 | Moonlight Pizza and BrewPub, 242 F St, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
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Great food…Great people…Great cause!
Join us May 1, 2023!
On Moonlight Monday, Moonlight Pizza and BrewPub donates 10% of their daily sales to community organizations.
May 1, 2023, COTBDAA is scheduled to be the grateful recipients of Moonlight Monday donations. This kicks off the beginning of Lyme & Other TBD/Conditions Awareness Month! Proclamations granted by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Chaffee County, City of Salida & Town of Buena Vista!
Whether you chose to dine in or take out on May 1st….join us in “Biting Back” against Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases/Conditions! Drop by the COTBDAA & Chaffee County Public Health tick-bite prevention education table for resources between 11am-1pm!
*Monies raised help support the community screenings of the full length feature documentary, The Quiet Epidemic at Salida Steam Plant Theater, Planned for May 5, 2023 & at the Buena Vista, Stardust Theater on May 10, 2023.
This alarming full feature documentary gets to the heart of the real impact of a long ignored epidemic, Lyme disease. The Salida screening will be followed by a discussion with a panel of experts to continue this very important community conversation.
You won’t want to miss the panel discussion following the film with the co-directors, Winslow Crane-Murdoch & Lindsay Keys Lyme literate doctors that care for patients, Dr. Julie Barter & Dr. Sharon Austin, and the advocates, caregivers and patients impacted. Details and RSVP at www.coloradoticks.org!
COTBDAA has been the grateful recipient of a Moonlight Monday donations in 2017, 2018 & 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and now 2023! Thank you Moonlight…and thank you to our community!

Mothers Against Lyme Meetup
2023-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Virtual Event
Share this content: Mother Against Lyme is hosting their next virtual Support Group Meeting on Monday, February 20, 2023! 6:00 PM (MST), 8:00 PM (EST)
Join us for another Mother’s Meet Up! You are not alone! Please pass the meeting information along to anyone else who may benefit from joining us.
Register here
More from Mothers Against Lyme here

Virtual Support Group: Milena Pastore - Healing Yoga for Limited Energy & Mobility
2023-02-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Join Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group & Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association as we welcome Milena Pastore from Soul Tribe Yoga Collective: Yoga designed exclusively for chronic illness survivors.
Milena is offering two separate and different intensity level virtual sessions on February 5, 2023. Please see below for times and descriptions:
Welcome to the Soul Tribe Yoga Collective! All are welcome in this virtual, healing space. Here is what you can expect from a yoga session with Milena.
Class Descriptions:
Level I: Healing Yoga for Very Limited Energy & Mobility – Coping with Difficult Days
Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 2-3 PM (MST)
This class is designed for students who are struggling with severe pain, exhaustion, balance and/or enhanced cognitive issues. This is a good option for those who may be limited to their beds or couch. Level I incorporates careful movements that are designed to gently awaken the body by generating subtle energy and blood flow. Gentle breathwork and soothing meditation will aid students in reducing stress and quieting the mind. The entire session will take place while sitting or lying down. Contraindications will be offered as needed.
Click here to register for the event through Meetup.com. Upon registration for this class, please provide your email address in the Meetup.com message window so that a liability waiver can be sent to you for you to review and sign off on prior to class.
Level II: Healing Yoga for Limited Energy & Mobility – Enhancing the Better Days
Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 3:30-4:30 PM (MST)
This very gentle class and is designed for students who are experiencing moderate pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. This is a good option for those who have some mobility and range of motion with fair energy levels. Level II incorporates gentle movements and postures with peaceful breathwork and meditation techniques that are designed to awaken one’s inner healer as well as balance emotions and reduce stress. The session will include a mix of carefully selected postures that will be done while standing, sitting, and on our yoga mats. Contraindications will be offered as needed.
Click here to register for the event through Meetup.com. Upon registration for this class, please provide your email address in the Meetup.com message window so that a liability waiver can be sent to you for you to review and sign off on prior to class.
What to Bring:

Clothing: Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Athletic apparel, lounge wear or pajamas will work great.
Yoga mat: A yoga mat will not be necessary for Level I students unless you choose to lie on the floor as opposed to your bed or couch. For Level II students, if you do not own a yoga mat, please bring a towel, or blanket that you can lie on for postures that we will be doing while situated on the floor.
Chair: Please have a sturdy, safe chair handy or set your computer up near a couch. We will do some of our exercises while seated. For Level I students, the entire session will take place either while lying down (on the floor, or in a bed) and/or seated in a chair or on a couch.
Extra towels, blankets and/or cushions: Feel free to bring along any of these types of items that can be used to support yourself in any way necessary throughout the session. These items can be used to bolster your head or any part of your body. You can also use a blanket or towel as a cover if you are feeling chilled. If you do not have any of these extra items, that is not a problem.
Water: Bring plenty of water and/or any other fluids that you rely on such as an herbal tea or electrolytes. It will be important to stay well-hydrated. As well, the work we will be doing to stimulate our bodies and minds can awaken deep-seated energy and emotions, often generating the release of toxins which will need to be flushed.
Snacks: Feel free to bring a light snack, or plan to enjoy one once we are finished, especially if you tend to experience low blood sugar. Nuts, trail mix, crackers, an energy bar or fruit are ideal options.
Speaker and/or Headphones: Your computer’s speakers will work just fine. If possible, I suggest hooking up to a good speaker for the session to enhance the experience. If you are comfortable doing so, you are also welcomed to use regular or Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones can be used for the entire session while headphones with a chord can be used during our final resting pose, where we will lie down and meditate in stillness.
Tissues: You may want to have a box of tissues handy to clear your nasal passages for the breathwork exercises, especially if you are congested. And, as mentioned earlier, sometimes emotions can be stirred up – including difficult ones. If tears well up and start to flow, that is absolutely okay.
Animal companions: All are welcome to these yoga sessions! You may find that your animal companions will be curious and eager to join in. They tend to be attracted to the healing and peaceful energy that we will be generating. They may want to participate in the experience and be present to support you.

Protocol:

Liability Waiver – The waivers will be distributed to all who register as we get closer to the event date. Each student will need to sign off on one prior to the start of class.
Quiet Space: It will be ideal if you can set up for our practice in a peaceful and quiet room. This is for your benefit as well as the group. For the Level II class, you’ll want an area with enough space to stretch out on your mat and move freely.
Turn off your microphone: Since we cannot always control the background noise that may occur in or around our homes, I will ask that everyone puts their microphones on mute. This is out of respect for one another, as well as to reduce internet bandwidth. If you have any questions or concerns during the session, I ask that you type them in the chat box, which I will be keeping a close eye on. Should any issues arise that require further discussion, I will ask you to then turn on your microphone so that we can do our best to find a solution.
Cellphones: Throughout the session I will ask that we all refrain from looking at or using our cell phones. Unless you are dealing with an emergency, I ask that we treat these sessions the same as we would if we were joining together in a studio space. This will help all of us to get the most out of our time together.
Visibility/Camera: It is up to you whether you feel comfortable to have your camera on or off. I would love to be able to see you throughout the entire session, as well as offer any necessary pointers. However, if you feel more comfortable with your camera off, that is also acceptable.
Privacy & Respect: We will be joining together as individuals from different backgrounds, situations, viewpoints, and beliefs. Battling with chronic illness makes us all uniquely vulnerable and sensitive, in our own distinct ways. It is important that we maintain open minds and treat one another with kindness and respect. I ask that we all do our best to practice mindfulness and self-awareness when it comes to our actions and words, ensuring they come from a place of non-judgement, love, and support.

This information is provided in an effort to help you best prepare. It may seem like a lot but please do not fret. These sessions are meant to be relaxed and inclusive to all participants. If you do not have the time or ability to adequately prepare in all of the ways mentioned above, you will still be able to achieve great healing and benefit simply by showing up. If you have any questions or concerns prior to the session, please do not hesitate to contact Milena at 719-480-4260 or milenapastore@gmail.com
Namaste,
Milena
Soul Tribe Yoga Collective
Read Milena’s Full Bio here *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA site is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Mothers Against Lyme Meet-up
2023-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Virtual Event
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Mothers Against Lyme Meet-Up
Are you raising a child with Lyme disease and feeling overwhelmed? Is this situation making you depressed, and in need of compassion, advice, and even some laughs? Then this group is for you. Click the link to sign up!
Learn more about Mother’s Against Lyme here!

Mothers Against Lyme Meetup
2023-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Mother Against Lyme is hosting their next virtual Support Group Meeting on Monday, January 16, 2023! 6:00 PM (MST), 8:00 PM (EST)
Join us for another Mother’s Meet Up! You are not alone! Please pass the meeting information along to anyone else who may benefit from joining us.

Register here

More from Mothers Against Lyme here

In-Person Support Group: Ari DePaola Presents Functional Recovery & Enhancement
2023-01-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Parker Library, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
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Join Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group and Colorado Lyme Disease Awareness Association for our first in person support group meeting since 2020!
We are thrilled to welcome 2023 Community Partner, Ari DePaola, the founder of Functional Recovery & Enhancement (FRE) as our guest speaker.
Hear Ari’s story as she suffered her 17th concussion after a wakeboarding accident and was diagnosed with a severe TBI, Neurological Lyme disease, SIBO, and a number of autoimmune diseases. At one point Ari could barely walk, talk, or even hold a normal conversation. She saw more doctors than she could count, and for the first year of her healing journey, tried taking medications. These medications left her feeling worse. It was at this point that Ari took matters into her own hands. Instead of taking the hundreds of medications she was prescribed, Ari decided to figure out the root cause of her symptoms and a way to heal holistically without all of the complications and side-effects of prescription medications.
That’s when she founded Functional Recovery & Enhancement, or FRE for short, a “wellness on wheels” service offering IV Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Infrared Sauna Therapy, Red Light Therapy, BEMER Therapy, and Ionic Foot Detox Therapy in the Denver-metro area. Join us as Ari shares her journey with Lyme and the modalities that worked for her to heal and how she is now ensuring this is available to those in the Denver Metro Area.

Register for this free in-person support group at Meetup here
Learn more about Ari and the services provided by FRE here!

*COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA site is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Mothers Against Lyme Meetup
2023-01-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Mother Against Lyme is hosting their next virtual Support Group Meeting on January 2, 2023!
6:00 PM (MST), 8:00 PM (EST)
An opportunity to commiserate over the hardest moments, and celebrate our personal victories. And, most importantly, to clarify our goals for the coming year. January is reset-and-let’s-go-month. We are excited to kick it off together!

Register here

More from Mothers Against Lyme here

CO Lyme & TBD Support Group-Open Forum Virtual Meet-up
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
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Camera’s on for this open forum!
Please join us for an open forum that is open to patients and caregivers of Lyme & other tick-borne diseases/conditions. This forum allows you the community to share information, receive support, and connect with each other during this holiday season.
We ask that all practioniers who are not patients to please contact Jodi@coloradoticks.org prior to your RSVP.
This event is virtual, but we are planning additional in-person events in the future…so stay tuned!
We look forward to seeing you!
*Views discussed or shared within the Meetup Group, belong to the individuals and not that of COTBDAA or the Colorado Lyme & TBD support group.

CO Lyme & TBD Support Group: Open Forum Meeting with Nicole Malachowski
2022-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Cameras On!!!!
Join us as our guest, both patient and advocate, Nicole Malachowski kicks off our Open Forum Support Group Meeting!
As always, virtual support group meetings are free to attend. But you must register through Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group Meetup here! *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Connecting~Learning~Healing: 3rd Annual Virtual Event
2022-05-22 14:00 - 16:30 | Meetup Virtual Event
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Connecting~Learning~Healing : 3rd Annual Virtual Event
In partnership, Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association and Colorado Lyme & TBD Support group are promoting May, Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month with our 3rd Annual Connecting~Learning~Healing Virtual Event, Sunday, May 22, 2022.
We are honored to host two pioneers in the field of Lyme & other TBD diagnosis and treatment: Dr. Joseph Burrascano and Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer.

Dr. Joseph Burrascano – Bartonella~Diagnosing & Treating This Stealth Infection
Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer – A Toolkit for Promoting your Own Healing

THANK YOU!
Generous sponsorship has been provided by our Community Partners at IGenex, Inc., and Insect Shield, for this May Awareness event!
Support for COTBDAA education and prevention activities is provided year-round by all of our 2022 Community Partners.
This virtual event is FREE to attend, however space is limited and registration is required. The presentations have been recorded, watch HERE! *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!
Daniel Kinderlehrer, MD
Saturday May 22, 2022
2:15 pm-3:15 pm (MT)
A Toolkit for Promoting Your Own Healing
Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, MD is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. Dr. Kinderlehrer co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury MA, and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at The Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society conferences. He is the author of many articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, CO focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illness. Dr. Kinderlehrer is the author of Recovery From Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness, which was released in March, 2021.
Joseph Burrascano, MD
Saturday May 22, 2022
3:15 pm-4:15 pm (MT)
Bartonella – Diagnosing and Treating This Stealth Infection
Dr. Joe Burrascano is a well-recognized specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and associated complex infectious diseases, and the chronic illnesses that accompany them. With over 35 years of research in this field, he has appeared in and on virtually every form of media, both in the US and abroad. He has testified before the US Senate and armed services joint subcommittee and at various governors’ consulates. He is also a founding member of ILADS and ILADS Educational Foundation.

Dr. Daniel Cameron Presents Lyme, COVID and Vaccines: Patient Survey Discussion
2022-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: COTBDAA in partnership with Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group will host Dr. Daniel Cameron for a virtual presentation followed by a Q&A on February 27, 2021 2-4 pm (MT).
Dr. Cameron will be speaking on “Lyme, COVID, & Vaccines: Patient Survey Discussion.”
Daniel Cameron, M.D. graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and their Department of Epidemiology. He completed residencies at both Beth Israel Medical Center and Mt. Sinai in New York City. Dr. Cameron has led International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) twice as their president. He is widely recognized as author of the ILADS practice guidelines, his Lyme disease science blogs and Inside Lyme Podcast. He is author of the book, Inside Lyme: An Experts Guide to the Science of Lyme Disease. He continues to see patients in his private practice in Mt. Kisco, New York.
Watch the recorded discussion with Dr. Daniel Cameron here
You may participate in Dr. Cameron’s Lyme Patient Survey here
Purchase a copy of “Inside Lyme: An Experts Guide to the Science of Lyme Disease” here
We thank our 2022 Community Partners for the support they provide in allowing us to bring these resources to the patient community!

*COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Center For Lyme Action: Lyme Fly-in
2022-02-22 - 2022-02-23 | Center for Lyme Action, United States
Share this content: On February 22-23, 2022 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress. Last year 250 advocates registered for more than 200 meetings with Congress Members. Visit Center for Lyme Action to view full agenda here.
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Ravel Focus Group: Patients Invited to Participate
2022-01-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Camera’s on for this Focus Group to help shape this patient centered health resource platform, let your voice be heard!
Below is a welcome from the Ravel Health developers:
“Hi everyone, we’re Jaime and Kevin, chronic Lyme and mold sufferers who are creating a start-up called Ravel Health to help fellow patients. We’re in the midst of building an online doctor’s office and pharmacy that will offer on-demand physician consults, diagnostics and treatment protocols, all in a virtual setting.
Our own personal journeys and pain points have informed the vision thus far, but we would love to hear from others in the Lyme and mold community. What are your biggest frustrations? What isn’t working? What can be done better? We want to take all of that feedback and bring it into Ravel so patients have a singular place to go to get care without breaking the bank.
As such, we’d love for you to join us as part of a focus group where we’ll:
• Provide a quick overview of what we’re up to
• Have you meet our medical director
• Do a short demo of the Ravel Health site
• Ask a few questions to get your insight to make sure we’re on the right track and building something you’ll want to use
*For anyone who participates in the focus group and signs up on our waitlist, we’ll be doing a random draw and awarding a free session with a Lyme/mold expert to a select number of participants.
If you’d like a little more info, below is our Mission, Vision and Values. And if you have any questions in the interim, please e-mail jaime@ravel.health or kevin@ravel.health. We hope you’ll join us!”
Register to participate in the focus group here
*COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

“Microbes and Mental Illness: PANS and Tick-Borne Infections”
2021-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Colorado Lyme and TBD Support Group in collaboration with COTBDAA will host Dr. Kinderlehrer for a virtual presentation followed by a Q&A on December 5, 2021 2-4 pm (MT).
Dr. Kinderlehrer will be talking on “Microbes and Mental Illness: PANS and Tick-Borne Infections.”
Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, M.D. is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. Dr. Kinderlehrer co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury MA, and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at The Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society conferences. He is the author of many articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, CO focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illness. Dr. Kinderlehrer is the author of Recovery From Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness, which was released in March, 2021.
This is a free event. You may register to attend this virtual event through the Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group Meet-up page here.
View reference list supporting Dr. Kinderlehrer’s talk here.
*COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: Research for a Cure
2021-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Lyme Disease Association & Columbia University
Share this content: The Lyme Disease Association Inc. and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons are jointly providing the 21st annual CME scientific conference, Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: Research for a Cure, virtually, on October 2, 2021. This conference is designed to meet the high standards for continuing medical education credits for medical & health professionals and researchers. Exhibitors are welcome to register. It is also open to the general public (adults only). Attendance may be limited.
Early Bird registration ends on August 15!
FOR DETAILS GO TO CONFERENCE WEBSITE

Lyme Disease ~ It's Not Just the Bugs
2021-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Colorado Lyme and TBD Support Group in collaboration with COTBDAA will host Dr. Kinderlehrer for a virtual presentation followed by a Q&A on July 25, 2021 2-4pm (MT).
Dr. Kinderlehrer will be talking on “Lyme disease—It’s Not Just the Bugs”
He will review the multiple non-infectious issues that need to be considered in patients with chronic infection.
Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, M.D. is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. Dr. Kinderlehrer co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury MA, and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at The Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society conferences. He is the author of many articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, CO focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illness. Dr. Kinderlehrer is the author of Recovery From Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness, which was released in March, 2021.
This is a free event. You may register to attend this virtual event through the Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group Meet-up page here.
*COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Connecting~Learning~Healing: 2-Day Virtual Event
2021-05-22 12:30 - 2021-05-23 12:15 | Meetup Virtual Event
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Connecting~Learning~Healing 2-Day Virtual Event
In partnership with Colorado Lyme & TBD Support group, we are promoting May Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness month with our second annual “Connecting~Learning~Healing” Virtual Event. We are honored to host three experts in the field of Lyme & other TBD diagnosis and treatment: Dr. Jill Carnahan, Dr. Kenneth Liegner, and Dr. Joseph Burrascano, as well as exceptional motivational speaker and advocate, Col. Nicole Malachowski. Join us for each of these informative presentations with ample opportunity for questions and answers.
Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Jill Carnahans’ talk will be a link to a pre-recorded presentation after the event. Event start time has been adjusted on May 22nd (Day 1) to begin at 12:30 pm (MT).
THANK YOU!
Sponsorship has been provided by IGenex, Inc. for this May event, and support for COTBDAA education and prevention activities is provided year-round by our 2021 Community Partners.
This virtual event is FREE to attend, however space is limited and registration is required. Save the date and visit our blog post for details about the event, speaker bios, and registration here!
*COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Lyme Disease & Pregnancy
2021-04-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Virtual Event
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Mothers Against Lyme & Project Lyme present an interactive webinar with research program officers from the NIH
About this Event

Lyme disease infects nearly half million men, women, and children across the U.S. each year. The third most prevalent infectious disease (behind Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, both STD’s), Lyme disease saddles a large percentage of its victims with lingering symptoms, diminishing their health, well-being, and quality of life. When the disease strikes children, it is especially heartbreaking, as little ones suffer early in life, never experiencing a life without the pain of disease. While it is widely accepted that Lyme disease is spread by a tick bite, it is less well known that the agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, can cross the placenta, both infecting, and causing harm to, unborn children.
In partnership with the National Institutes of Health to encourage new research in the field of tick-borne illness, this webinar will provide researchers the opportunity to learn about the application process and seek guidance from NIH program officers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to gain access to newly available funds from the Federal government.
Lyme Disease and Pregnancy: State of the Science and Opportunities for Research Support
Agenda
1. Lyme Disease and Pregnancy: Why Research is Urgently Needed
Isabel Rose, Chair, Mothers Against Lyme and Board Member, Project Lyme
2. Maternal-Fetal Transmission of Lyme Disease: Research Gaps and Opportunities
Sue Faber, RN, BScN and President, LymeHope
3. NIH Research Opportunities for Maternal and Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Nahida Chakhtoura, MD, Maternal and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program Officer, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
4. Epidemiology and Pathobiology of Lyme Disease: Implications for Research
Holly Ahern MS, MT(ASCP); Associate Professor of Microbiology, SUNY Adirondack
5. Advancing Research for Tickborne Diseases: Guidance and Resources for Investigators
Maliha Ilias, PhD, Lyme Disease Program Officer, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
6. Q&A and Panel Discussion

Monica White & Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association
2021-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
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Cameras on as we welcome Monica White co-founder and President of Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association. Born on the East coast, Monica spent her childhood and early adulthood active in the outdoors of New England, graduating with a BS in Wildlife Management from the University of New Hampshire in 1992. She moved west to Colorado where she worked as a wildlife biologist and wildland firefighter throughout most of her career with the United States Forest Service, until becoming ill with Lyme disease and multiple co-infections.
Monica is a mom of two children infected with Lyme disease and multiple co-infections, her husband was infected as well. She serves on the Public Tick Integrated Pest Management working group, served as a subcommittee member on the Federal Health & Human Services Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) Disease Vectors, Surveillance and Prevention Subcommittee in 2018 and Babesia & other Tick-Borne Pathogens Subcommittee in 2020. She is currently a programmatic panel member of the DoD’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP),Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP). She annually partners with Center for Lyme Action to advocate for increased Federal funding of Lyme and other TBD disease research and serves as a board member for Mothers Against Lyme. She hopes to contribute to the change needed to combat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, especially in children.

She Co-Authored: H Joel Hutcheson, James W Mertins, Boris C Kondratieff, Monica M White, Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases of Colorado, Including New State Records for Argas radiatus (Ixodida: Argasidae) and Ixodes brunneus (Ixodida: Ixodidae), Journal of Medical Entomology, 2020; tjaa232, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa232
Register for this free event at https://www.meetup.com/Colorado-Lyme-TBD-support-group/events/276648618/

Meet-up: Treating Lyme-Sheri Fox PA-C
2021-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
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We invite you to join us as Sher Fox PA-C shares both her professional and personal experience with Lyme. Cameras on, bring your questions as we move the needle closer in Hope for Healing!
Sheri Fox PA-C is a Colorado native and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and a minor in Biochemistry, from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1993. Certain she had found her life’s work in medicine, she went on to Emory University in Atlanta Georgia to graduate with highest honors from the School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program, earning a Masters in Medical Science.
Seeking to address healing, not just of the physical body, but also of the mind and spirit, she has completed training programs in yoga, Reiki and most recently, Shamanic energy work with The Four Winds Society and Alberto Villoldo, PhD. Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants, she holds licenses in both Colorado and Michigan.
Learn more about Lyme disease here.
Register for this Free Event at https://www.meetup.com/Colorado-Lyme-TBD-support-group/events/276504286/

We Are Chaffee - Stories of Resilience - Dinner & a Movie Event
2021-02-25 18:00 - 19:45 | We Are Chaffee, Salida, 81201, United States
Share this content: Join COTBDAA President, Monica White, and fellow Chaffee County community members for the virtual “Dinner & a Movie” event hosted by We Are Chaffee on February 25th at 6:00 pm.

This event presents a series of video shorts and introduction of local storytellers including local youth voices sharing their stories about resilience.
Plus be the first to see the new video montage highlighting local voices that introduce us to the new We Are Chaffee initiative.
Registration is open and the first 100 registrants will be receive dinner from a local restaurant on us! Or choose to donate to the Chaffee County Community Foundation Emergency Response Fund.
​Unfortunately, dinner is sold-out but you can still join for the free movie event.
Visit the “We are Chaffee” website to register here!

Center for Lyme Action Virtual Lyme Fly-In
2021-02-23 13:00 - 2021-02-24 15:00 | Center for Lyme Action, United States
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2021 Lyme Fly-In
Online Event
Registration Ended Feb. 5, 2021 5pm ET
Please join Center for Lyme Action to help grow federal funding for Lyme disease. This is event is no charge. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
What is the CLA Lyme Fly-in? A 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.

Colorado Lyme and TBD Support Group
2021-01-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
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MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome) presentation by Billie Shellist

Join us for this very important presentation about MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome) from our very own Billie Shellist. Below are the highlights of what will be covered during our time together on 1/30.
• Basic introduction to mast cell activation syndrome and histamine
intolerance
• Symptoms of MCAS
• Diagnostic tests to diagnose MCAS
• How to determine the root causes of your MCAS
• My 5 step process for reducing reactions and overcoming MCAS
• Comprehensive overview of anti-histamine therapies (both natural &
pharmaceutical)
• How hormonal imbalances play a role in MCAS
• How to detox and treat in a way that is tolerated when you have
MCAS
• Latest research, what’s new in the world of MCAS, and the things
that I’m seeing the most benefit from in my patient population
• Will include some new information that has not been shared on
previous webinars and group presentations
This is a virtual event. Cameras will be off for this one, and we will ensure we have time for Q&A. This will be recorded for those who can not attend.

Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group-Open Forum
2020-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Virtual Event
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