Lyme Awareness

Press release from the Lyme Disease Challenge: . Lyme disease takes a “Big Bite” out of people’s lives, families and finances. Indeed, those suffering from Lyme Disease and co-infections are challenged in all aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and research... Read More »

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time when activists around the country work extra hard to shine a spotlight on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We’ve created a list of things that you, your family, and your support group can do to help spread the message.    ... Read More »

Doylestown, Pennsylvania’s parking meters along State and Main Street are wearing lime green sweaters. Over 55 volunteer knitters and crocheters from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, California, Rhode Island, Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Minnesota are... Read More »

If you haven’t done something like this before, we recommend you start small–right in your own community. Here is a simple guide on how to get started. . . . Suggested places for Lyme Disease Awareness Events Schools and libraries Youth groups (sports team, YMCA, 4-H,... Read More »

Writing a letter to the editor of your local or regional newspaper can be an easy and effective way to reach a large audience with your Lyme awareness message. It can depend, of course, on which newspaper you are targeting. (It’s usually easy enough to get a letter printed in a... Read More »

A “press release” or “news release” is an official announcement to the public. You can send it to newspapers, TV and radio stations. You can also share it on social media. Press Release Outline: Title.  Use 60 characters or less to optimize Google search engine. Subtitle. Use 120... Read More »

Local TV stations want to tell stories that directly impact their viewers. A good way to capture their interest is to demonstrate how local people are at risk from ticks and the diseases they can carry. Look up your station’s website, find contact information for the news room,... Read More »

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. One way for you to raise awareness in your region is to ask your local or state government to create a proclamation. This accomplishes several goals at once. First of all, it’s an opportunity for you to educate local officials about how... Read More »