The Finish of an Period: LDA Closing its Doorways in December

After tough and heartfelt reflection, the Board of Administrators has determined to shut the Lyme Illness Affiliation, Inc. (LDA) in December 2024. Our volunteers have labored tirelessly over the previous 33 years with dedication to the mission of the LDA. Our scientific advisory board, LDAnet companions, company sponsors, and celeb advocates have generously collaborated with us. We thanks in your a long time of partnership, volunteer hours, sponsorship, and donations. Collectively, we’ve got achieved nice issues, and made a big distinction within the lives of so many affected by Lyme and different tick-borne illnesses.

In reminiscence of the Lyme Illness Affiliation’s (LDA) president Patricia V. Smith, the LDA has transferred possession of their LymeAid 4 Youngsters (LA4K) fund to Colorado Tick-Borne Illness Consciousness Affiliation (COTBDAA) to proceed this Nationwide granting program to offer monies for youngsters in want of Lyme testing and remedy throughout the US. Please contemplate donating in honor of Patricia Smith. Donations may be made on-line or by examine to COTBDAA to develop the LA4K fund in 2024, with distributions anticipated to start in 2025. Donate here

As a result of our collaboration, we moved the needle ahead for Lyme and different tick-borne illnesses. Thanks for being our dedicated companions and supporters. Wishing good well being, energy, and persevering with progress to every of you in your endeavors.

Greatest Regards,

Richard H. Smith, BA, Govt Vice President, Treasurer

Corey Lakin, AB, 2nd Vice President, Technical Assist

Ruth Waddington, RN, Secretary

Jeannine Phillips, BA, Board Member

Timothy Lynagh, MBA, Board Member

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