The Lyme Disease Association (LDA), an organization which expanded its focus nationally 19 years ago, is dedicated to Lyme disease education, prevention, research funding, and patient support. An average of 97 cents of every dollar raised by the Lyme Disease Association is spent directly for its programs.
January 27, 2015 Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Committee on ChildrenState CapitolHartford, CT 06106 Dear Chairman and Committee Members, I am writing on behalf of the Lyme Disease Association, Inc., (LDA) a national non profit which partners with groups in Connecticut and supports research in Connecticut (see ABOUT LDA below), to support the passage of Senate Raised […]
January 27, 2015 New Hampshire House of RepresentativesExecutive Departments & Administration Committee107 North Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire, 03301 Dear Chairman and Committee Members, I am writing on behalf of the Lyme Disease Association, Inc., (LDA) a national non profit to support the passage of HB 0363, sponsor Rep. Pamela Brown. The LDA partners with […]
October 20, 2014 The Honorable Andrew M. CuomoGovernor of New York StateNYS State Capitol BuildingAlbany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Cuomo, I am writing on behalf of the Lyme Disease Association, a national non-profit that has a chapter and several associated Lyme organizations in New York. At this time, I request that you please sign the […]
Remarks of Pat Smith, President, Lyme Disease Association, Gear Up for Lyme (VT) 2014 Welcome and thanks to all of you who participated, organized or supported the bikers in this race today and the past 10 years. Since the first race in 2004, the Manchester Rotary has raised a total of more than $71,000 for […]
Oral Testimony before US House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Health SubcommitteePatricia V. Smith, President, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA)November 20, 2013 Chairman Pitts and Committee Members, Thanks for allowing me to testify on the establishment of a Lyme & tick-borne diseases advisory committee. In 2009, CDC indicated that Lyme surpassed HIV in incidence followed […]
Written Testimony before US House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Health SubcommitteePatricia V. Smith, President, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA)November 20, 2013 Chairman Pitts and Committee Members, Thank you for allowing me to testify on the need to establish an advisory committee on Lyme disease to ensure that government resources are being appropriately used to […]
IRS EIN # 22-3123551Massachusetts exempt # 223-123-551 Testimony to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services Nov. 13, 2013 1-4PMFrom Patricia V. Smith President, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) Thank you, Chairmen Petrucelli and Costello and Committee Members, I have been invited to testify in Massachusetts on Lyme several times over the years. Today I regret […]
Click here for entire published hearing Senator Blumenthal & HELP Committee Members: My experiences with Lyme disease began about 27 years ago when, as a board of education member in my NJ township, I witnessed students and staff, in particular from one area of the community, develop a disease called Lyme disease, one which we […]
Remarks of Pat Smith, President, Lyme Disease Association, Gear Up for Lyme (VT) 2013 Welcome and thanks to all of you who participated, organized or supported the bikers in this race today and the past 9 years. Since the first race in 2004, the Manchester Rotary has raised a total of more than $66,000 for […]
April 16, 2013 The Honorable Senator Cravens and Representative FarnsworthJoint Health & Human Services CommitteeAttn: Anna Broome, committee analystanna.broome@legislature.maine.govMaine Legislature Dear Senator Cravens and Representative Farnsworth, At this time, I know that your committee is considering LD 597, a bill which directs that “The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall maintain a publicly […]
