The Lyme Disease Association (LDA), an organization which expanded its focus nationally 28 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.
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Federal Employees: LDA CFC Eligible GOOD NEWS for Lyme disease! The LDA has been found eligible for inclusion on the National Part of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity list. Each year, federal employees can contribute to charities that meet the requirements of the CFC. The LDA must demonstrate it provides services in 15 […]
LDA Partnering With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Since 2008 LDA has been accepted as partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP). The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) is a voluntary program that forms partnerships to reduce the potential health and environmental risks associated with pests and pesticide use and to […]
LDANet Groups under the LDAnet umbrellaWorking together for a common cause Lyme Disease Association, Inc (National) LDA@LymeDiseaseAssociation.org Chapters: Part of LDA LDA Rhode Island Chapter (RI) jumerol@yahoo.com Affiliates: Separate 501 (c)(3) org. affiliated with the LDA LymeDisease.org formerly, CALDA (CA) www.lymedisease.org Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association www.coloradoticks.org Florida Lyme Advocacy, Inc (FL) […]
Mary McDonnell Patricia Slaughter Amy Tan Rebecca Wells Mary McDonnell Oscar-nominated actress for “Dances with Wolves” and “Passion Fish”, also starred in the very popular 2003 “Battlestar Galactica” mini TV series and plays the role of President in the current sci-fi TV series which has received numerous awards including the Peabody, Hugo, and Saturn. Other […]
Click here for printable pdf Spoken Testimony September 22, 2009Before the Massachusetts Public Health Committee September 22, 2009Patricia V. Smith, President In 2008, Massachusetts jumped to number two in national reported case numbers. The situation isn’t likely to improve soon. Climate changes are contributing to increased tick populations and expanded tick ranges, increasing disease […]
Click here for printable pdf Written Testimony for the Massachusetts Public Health Committee September 22, 2009 Co-Chairs and Committee Members,Thank you for the opportunity to testify on this very important legislation, H.1148, Hargraves. As background: Lyme Disease Association (LDA) is all-volunteer national non profit devoted to education, research, prevention & patient support and has 34 […]
The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) has an 7 member Board of Directors that often calls upon professionals in various fields for their expertise in particular areas. This Scientific and Professional Advisory Board are uncompensated, and we at LDA are fortunate to have their guidance when necessary for navigating the often complex world of tick-borne […]
Mt. Equinox, VT – Gear Up For Lyme Rotary Bike Climb Bike Climb Up Equinox Manchester Rotary 2009 Pat Smith, President Lyme Disease Association, Inc. Thanks to the Manchester Rotary Thanks to you for being here today. Part of the team. Seeking a cure for Lyme disease Lyme disease has increased in VT 1993 12 […]