Re: In Praise of Lyme Activists

pmerv_at_direcway.com
Date: 12/29/04 

Date: 29 Dec 2004 11:58:59 -0800

Just for the record: Several years ago, after the resignation of
previous president Kerry Fordyce, members of the Lyme Disease
Association of New Jersey begged Pat Smith to accept a leadership
position in LDANJ because of her experience, track record of
achievements, and ability to work with others. Subsequently, LDANJ
decided to become national in focus, becoming LDA. This decision was
welcomed by many active groups in the Lyme community since we felt a
need for an umbrella group we could support and work with. Since then
many groups have joined LDA as affiliates and chapters. LDA has already
funded dozens of research projects and with its affiliates has raised
over $3.5 million to fight Lyme disease. Their motto is "Find A Cure."
To find out more about LDA, visit their website
www.lymediseaseassociation.org.

>>From personal experience, Pat Smith is a straight-shooting,
hard-working, no-nonsense, skilled and dedicated patient advocate and
it is my honor to work with her and with other LDA affiliates. 

--
Phyllis Mervine, President
California Lyme Disease Association
Affiliate of the Lyme Disease Association, Inc.
PO Box 1423
Ukiah, CA 95482
Check our websites
calda.intranets.com
www.lymedisease.org
www.lymetimes.org

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