Advocating for Government Funding for Lyme Disease with Center for Lyme Action CEO Bonnie Crater

This is episode 20 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast.
Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support.
On today’s podcast, Fred interviews Bonnie Crater, Co-Founder of the Center for Lyme Action. When Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he realized he had no idea of the political issues surrounding Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and the lack of Federal Government funding the diseases received, compared to other diseases.
On this week’s Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Bonnie discusses the history of Lyme disease funding advocacy and the strides that have been made in recent years.
She also discusses the upcoming Virtual Fly-Ins, where Lyme disease advocates will have an opportunity to discuss the challenges behind the diseases with their elected officials.
If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.
The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme....

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Contact the Center for Lyme Action by February 10 to participate in the Virtual Fly-In.

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Thanks for all your work! I wonder how much is being done for Chronic Lyme’s patients (& if it’s even acknowledged as it exists!) I have no idea how long I had it before I was finally dxd with it in 2017. In 2017 a spinal tab indicated I had Babesia & Bartonella! I believe I’ve been suffering with a Lyme’s flare-up for many months & I can’t afford to pay out of pocket for specialized treatment. Thank you! One more thing…the dichotomy between the 2 Lyme associations is ridiculous & I believe harms Lyme’s survivors. Something must be done.

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"Love, Hope, Lyme" is available on Amazon at www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/. The e-version of the book (pdf) is always free to Lyme survivors. Reach out to Fred Diamond on Facebook or LinkedIn for your copy.