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BUT SHE LOOKS FINE: THE MUSICAL

March 17, 2024
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ABOUT BUT SHE LOOKS FINE: THE MUSICAL This musical is an adaptation of the true memoir by Colorado teenager Olivia Goodreau about her battle with Lyme Disease and her journey towards activism and advocacy. Olivia created a non-profit organization called the LivLyme Foundation, who ALHS DRAMA has partnered with to produce the first-ever adaptation of the memoir. ALHS DRAMA Director Danya Firestone, with help from students, adapted the memoir into a staged production; incorporating existing music to help tell Olivia's story. Many young people and adults live with invisible illnesses; this show explores the journey of a young person navigating that challenge. Esta musical es una adaptación del verdadero libro de la experiencia de adolescente de Colorado Olivia Goodreau sobre su batalla con la enfermedad de Lyme y su viaje hacia el...

Film Screening and Community Conversation: The Quiet Epidemic – Steamboat Springs

March 4, 2024
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association is Hosting Film Screening and Community Conversation: The Quiet Epidemic Join us for a film screening and community conversation about the award-winning documentary The Quiet Epidemic. The film features a young girl from Brooklyn and a scientist from Duke University both diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, a disease said to not exist. 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 reveal why tick-borne diseases have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe. Subject matter experts will lead a community conversation/Q & A following the film screening. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The CMC...

Film Screening and Community Conversation: The Quiet Epidemic – Centennial

March 4, 2024
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Arapahoe Libraries is Hosting Film Screening and Community Conversation: The Quiet Epidemic Join us for a community conversation and film screening of the award-winning documentary The Quiet Epidemic. The film features a young girl from Brooklyn and a scientist from Duke University both diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, a disease said to not exist. 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 reveal why tick-borne diseases have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe. A panel of subject matter experts will lead a community conversation following the film screening. Seating opens 30 minutes before the film starts. Light snacks will be...

Research Study Recruitment: Congenital Lyme Disease

December 31, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pregnant participants needed for study! Children’s National Hospital – Congenital Infection Program has launched a pilot study being led by Sarah Mulkey, MD, PhD, “Pregnancy and Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure.” [perfectpullquote align="left" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]The study is actively recruiting pregnant volunteers to participate in questionnaires, one fetal MRI and ultrasound, one infant MRI and ultrasound, two in-person neurology evaluations, and two blood draws.[/perfectpullquote] This study will assess the feasibility of evaluation for outcomes of pregnancies of women affected by Lyme disease infection. Brain development of fetuses, infants, and children exposed to Lyme disease in utero will be assessed. Infants will be followed from birth to age 18 months.       Study participants will be reimbursed for their travel up to 230 miles each...

The Quiet Epidemic – Manitou Art Center

April 15, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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...

May 2023: CO Governor Polis Proclamation for Lyme & Other TBD Awareness Month!

April 14, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, signed a proclamation of Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Disease/Conditions Awareness Month for May, 2023! In addition, Chaffee County, the City of Salida, and the Town of Buena Vista, all at the heart of the Rocky Mountains, have made proclamations for the month of May. Consider asking your local community to do the same! As the distribution and prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases continues to increase at a national level…so must awareness! Colorado is home to a growing number of people that have been infected by Lyme and/or other tick-borne diseases or affected by tick-bite related conditions. Coloradan are at risk for tick bites depending on where they live, work or recreate, as well as from travel throughout the United States and the...

The Quiet Epidemic – Telluride

March 31, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THE QUIET EPIDEMIC-TELLURIDE: 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...

The Quiet Epidemic: Salida Steam Plant Theater

March 3, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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...

The Quiet Epidemic: Buena Vista Stardust Theater

February 18, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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...

The Quiet Epidemic: Broomfield Auditorium

February 18, 2023
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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...

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