Maine: MaineLyme
Within these groups across the United States and other countries, there are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and so forth. As Dr. Jemsek states, “sooner or later” your family will be affected by this growing disease and you, too, will be trying to make a difference.
“In the Lymelight” ~ MaineLyme
The volunteers that created MaineLyme did so to help those in the future who are diagnosed with Lyme Disease. They are mothers, daughters, and entrepreneurs who want to make a difference because either they themselves have been affected personally or some one very close to them has been infected and continue to struggle.
MaineLyme, a non-profit, was created and on September 1, 2010, it named its Board of Directors.
Its mission is to decrease the prevalence of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses in the State of Maine through awareness, prevention, education and advocacy. The Board of Directors are Vicky Delfino, President; Leslie Abrons, LCSW, Vice President; Barb Maurais, Secretary; Susan Holmes, Treasurer; Carol Sylvester; Constance Dickey, RN.
Maine Today states: “’As someone who struggled with the disease for a number of years before being diagnosed, Delfino hopes raising awareness will help those affected, as well as prevent further cases.’ ‘I just want to make a difference for the next person coming down the road,’ ….”
The members are volunteering their time to the cause and striving to make a difference in raising awareness. Some of them have been affected by Lyme disease which is what drives their desire for a change. Delfino goes on to say, “Whether we’re doing a mini-seminar for school nurses or talking at a health fair, however it is that we get the word out there is what we’re going to do.”
Read Article: Spreading the word about Lyme disease in Maine, The new nonprofit wants to educate the public and help to prevent cases of Lyme disease in Maine.
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