"We Will Not Go Away" -- or a two part sign that says:
"We Won't Lose Our Lives in Silence" and "We Will Not Go Away."
One on each side, making it reversable
ANOTHER GREAT IDEA:
VERY Large Green Hands on the ends of Dowels, sp they reach high above the crowd -- which say:
"Do Not Touch My Lyme Doctor"/"Do Not Touch Our Lyme Doctors,"
whichever is preferred
(Appahrently, this was very effective visually in a rally in France for racism, the signs read "Do not touch my friend")
I think it would be a great idea to have many of these hands, as well as the first idea --
and keep all the signs on the same message if we can..
Rather than a bunch of different ones.
Any input?
Mo
Posted by Carol B (Member # 9110) on :
How about:
"What's in Your Body ?"
and on the reverse side-
"GOT Lyme Disease?"
I'm going to make a t-shirt with ticks crawling all over it that says on the front-
"Ticks-they're EVERYWHERE"
and on the back-
"Lyme Disease-it's EVERYWHERE,too."
Carol in MD.
Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
I cant go - Im just to sick
this is probaly a dumb idea but i was thinking something like
our health our lives our choice
or you could just shorten it to include our health and one of the others.
or another -
Lyme patients (or We) have a RIGHT to health (or treatment or treatment and health)
or another -
I am Being saved by long term treatment (or I am Being saved buy long term antibotics) (could cut out I am if it didnt fit)
Have a good trip Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
These are good ideas..
I believe we should go for simple, with heavy impact.
The suggestions I put up top were from seasoned Lyme warriors off another list (not my ideas, I don't have any good ones yet )
Azure Wish, I like:
"We have a right to health"
I have put an email to someone in touch with the rally organizers and a few of the ideas.
We might should wait a bit and see if they would prefer a unanimois message, or just a few statements repeated.. rather than a whole bunch of different ones.
I'll get back if I hear any input from them..
Mo
Posted by surg (Member # 6937) on :
Ticks suck and then give you lyme disease
Posted by chainsaw joseph (Member # 6611) on :
Signs should say-allow treatment or prove the disease is gone after 4 weeks of antibiotics,one or the other.
Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
One more I thought of
Undertreated lyme disables and kills
or
undertreated lyme is disabling a generation
or
undertreated lyme is disabling a nation
or substitute whatever word you want for undertreated (undiagnosed etc.)
- just a thought
Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :
I cant go either...im just not there yet. Still recovering from the bladder procedure.
But how about
End the pain & suffering
and on the other side support Lyme awareness more then painful joints
Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
The best sign we can make -- is to BE THERE!
Posted by daniella (Member # 6753) on :
Rally Rally Rally!!!! Yeah! Do you think we need soemthing to represent the sick people who couldn't come? I know at the Aids rallys they used shoes to represent each person who died from the disease and it really made an impact!
Posted by daniella (Member # 6753) on :
what about 'LYME DISEASE is NOT just thte YUPPIE FLU'
or 'Lyme Disease does NOT go away'
Posted by Jellybelly (Member # 7142) on :
Not good at slogans, but what about something mentioning that Lyme is deadly enough that it is being studied for bio-terrorism. People would ask questions maybe.
Posted by Carol B (Member # 9110) on :
How about-
"TICKS suck the life out of you."
Maybe we could push empty wheelchairs for all those who are too sick to attend?
I've wondered about how those lyme green styrofoam pool noodles could be used-to wave in the air?, to hold banners ? to make us more visible? to represent those not there?
Carol
Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
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Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :
Optimistick posted a great idea in genearl..making green hands....check it out.
Maybe you could put the names of those of us who are just too sick to go....just a thought.
I dont know how to link it or i would.
Im bummed im too sick to go. Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
I heard back from the Lyme organizer contact, and they think this is the way to go.
Thanks for making it easy!!
Put them on long dowels to hold up high.. (the only thing is the dowels cannot be taken inside the State buildings - so stay outside and walk around the building if need be, or take the stick off if you have to go in)
..and you can put the names of people who could not make it (including family) on the back!
Mo
Cantgiveupyet - recovering from surgery is definitely an acceptable reason not to go
I hope you feel better soon, and you make a good cheerleader here - which is a big help.
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
I am really bummed about not being able to get up there for this rally.
I'm hoping that someone will PLEASE put my name on their flag...at least that way, I'll be there in name and in spirit.
Thanks!
Andie
Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
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Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
Time is extremely limited.
Does ANYONE have a website you can make or go to that has a PRINTABLE sign (I have lime green 8 X 11 paper)I can just print out??????????????????
I like the ,"Undertreated Lyme is disabling a generation." because it can explain WHY we are there and help uneducated Lymies know a bit about what is going on?
Think. This message will be shown by the media to the public...
They should know Lyme is severely UNDERTREATED.
Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
Sizzzzzz.. I have a pdf file herre that I cannot link online. Just email me.
Basically, it's just a big green hand (only the hand), with fingers closed together and thumb out - a jesture you might make when saying "STOP". (detailed directions below)
I can email the pdf to anyone who wants it.
If anyone else has adobe capabilities to make an online link, please PM me.
MEANTIME Here's a list of details for Rally-goers!!
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PLUS -- see Tincups's "Lyme train" threads to hop on along the East coast - and the threads from other areas and caravan/carpooling ventures!!
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAILS
From Rally Organizers, local support groups:
To: The Lyme Community
From: Lia McCabe (914) 474-2679 cell phone
Date: May 31, 2006
RE: LYME RIGHTS RALLY: Friday June 2nd , Hartford CT 12 to 3pm
Organized by Connecticut advocates and patients
SOME FINAL NOTES
1. Directions & Parking
2. Signs & Posters
3. Items to consider bringing with you
4. Agenda for day
5. Please call me anytime if you have questions, need help finding transportation or need to reserve a wheelchair.
1 DIRECTIONS & PARKING
� Your best bet for finding a parking spot is to park at the Legislative Office Building.
� If you have a handicap parking sign the Capitol building is more ideal.
� The rally is being held on the North Capitol Steps
Directions to the Legislative Office Building:
The Legislative Office Building is located at 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.
Traveling on I-84 East - Take Exit 48, Capitol Avenue, get into the right lane of the exit ramp.
At the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Capitol Avenue.
Take the first right past the Legislative Office Building, proceed to the back of the garage and take a right to enter the garage using the left hand lane (employees) or the right hand lane (visitors).
Traveling on I-84 West - Take Exit 48, Asylum Street,
At the end of the exit ramp turn right at the light onto Asylum Street.
At the YWCA turn left onto Broad Street, proceed through two stop lights, immediately after the Armory building take the first left and then another left at the end of the short access road.
Follow this road around the garage to the back and take a right to enter the garage using the left hand lane (employees) or the right hand lane (visitors).
Traveling on I-91 North or South - Take Exit 29A, Capitol Avenue, proceed through the Pulaski Circle at the end of the long exit road. Take a right on Elm Street and turn left at Trinity Street.
Go past the Capitol building and the I-84 entrance ramp, all on your right.
Take the first right past the Legislative Office Building, proceed to the back of the garage and take a right to enter the garage using the left hand lane (employees) or the right hand lane (visitors).
Parking - Limited public parking is available on the first floor of the parking garage. There is a connector to the Legislative Office Building on the third floor (this is also where there is a terrace walk to the Capitol building). On-street metered parking and commercial parking lots are also nearby.
Directions to the Connecticut State Capitol
The State Capitol building is located at 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.
Traveling on I-84 East - Take Exit 48, Capitol Avenue,
Get into the left lane of the exit ramp and follow the signs for Asylum Street.
At the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Asylum Street, continue bearing right until you come to Pulaski Circle and take another right onto Elm Street.
Follow Elm Street to the traffic light, at the traffic light proceed across Trinity Street directly onto the Capitol grounds.
Traveling on I-84 West - Take Exit 48, Asylum Street,
At the end of the exit ramp turn left at the light onto Asylum Street.
Get into the right lane and go under the railroad bridge.
Continue bearing right until you come to Pulaski Circle and take another right onto Elm Street.
Follow Elm Street to the traffic light, at the traffic light proceed across Trinity Street directly onto the Capitol grounds.
Traveling on I-91 North or South - Take Exit 29A, Capitol Avenue,
Follow the highway along to Pulaski Circle, go half way around the circle and exit to the right onto Elm St.
Follow Elm Street to the traffic light, at the traffic light proceed across Trinity Street directly onto the Capitol grounds.
Parking - Limited public parking is available in the spaces immediately upon entering
the grounds. On-street metered parking and commercial parking lots are also nearby.
2 SIGNS & POSTERS
� Please consider bringing signs and/or posters.
� We have confirmation that signs can be attached to dowels or poles but they can NOT be brought into any of the buildings. This means you will have to walk around the building to get to the rally site. I have been told this is not too difficult to maneuver. Signs without the dowel or stick are just fine to walk through the buildings with.
� If possible make a few extra to share with others at the rally.
� Consider putting different sayings on both sides and covering them in plastic in case it rains.
� Suggestions for signs:
1. Very large Green Hands - see attached pdf files for easy printing then cut the hand out. It was suggested you attach a dowel to the hands so it can be seen above the crowds. Print the file out on green paper, tape to poster board, then cut out hand shape. Prepare two sides, tape together and insert dowel between the two sides. Please contact me for more details on assembly if needed or if you would like files for legal or poster size printouts.
(you can e-mail Mo for the hand printout pdf , or just make your own big green hand)
2. Hands off my Lyme doctor / Do not touch my Lyme doctor
3. We will not lose our lives in silence / We will not go away
4. One side - Outline particular state/states you are representing with total numbers of cases. Other side - outline the US with total numbers of cases
3 ITEMS TO CONSIDER BRINGING WITH YOU
� Folding chairs and/or Blankets - to spread on ground. Three hours may be too long for many of you to stand. There will be no benches or chairs available.
� Food & drinks - please consider bringing your own cooler especially if you have dietary problems. They will have a limited supply of water and vendors may be available for food but this is not guaranteed and may only be junk food.
� Umbrella - it may rain on Friday
� Printed copy of your story to share with others and media
4 AGENDA FOR DAY
12pm to 1pm is for networking and getting organized
1pm to 3pm presentations
Posted by FightFireWithWater (Member # 5781) on :
Sizzled,
I think your suggestion of
"Undertreated Lyme Disease is Disabling a Generation"
is excellent. The public deserves to know what is at stake.
Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
Thanks Mo and FightFireWithWater!
Don't have to time to make these signs on fancy boards....
Going to be there coz I ain't square !!!
Posted by riversinger (Member # 4851) on :
Phyllis, is writing the names of people from CA who can't come to the rally on her sign, which says "California Says Hands Off Our Doctors!"
Maybe some others could do that with other states. Here is the link to the thread where she is collecting names.
UP!
Posted by seibertneurolyme (Member # 6416) on :
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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
up for Mo..
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
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Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
UP!!
Posted by groovy2 (Member # 6304) on :
One Bite and You are Me--Jay--
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
How a BIG sign with each person holding one letter spelling out WE WILL NOT GO AWAY! and standing together? Who's got time to make posters tonight?
Posted by pq (Member # 6886) on :
i thought i would be able to go, but can't, so i want to say that i'll be there in spirit with you!
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