The 2010 CALDA Lymewalks are a series of events throughout California in September and October. The purpose is to raise the profile of Lyme disease in our state and to raise money for Lyme disease research.
Events are planned for Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Ukiah and Humboldt County. However, you can be a "virtual walker" anywhere. For more information, click here: http://www.lymedisease.org/activism/lyme_events.html Posted by blinkie (Member # 14470) on :
For those that don't live in California, you can participate and show you're support by sponsoring a person. Even the smallest amount is needed to keep this annual walk going and to help it grow.
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Here is the list of events:
September 18, Noon-3 pm Humboldt County Pierson Park, McKinleyville, CA Bring a picnic. For more information, contact the Humboldt Lyme Awareness Group, 707-825-7835.(Call weekday afternoons only, please)
September 25, 10 a.m. Ukiah, CA Meet us at Harrison Grove picnic area in Low Gap Regional Park. It's a short distance up the hill from the parking lot and bridge. Wear green, or better yet, wear your CALDA "Ticks Suck" T-shirt (we'll have some for sale on site - $17/ea.). Those of us who are able will make the easy hike (great views). Others can sit in the covered picnic area until we get back. Bring food and drink to share. For info, contact [email protected].
September 25, 11 a.m. Sacramento, CA Sponsored by Lyme Support Sacramento. We'll gather at a group picnic site at McKinley Park (601 Alhambra Blvd.) at 11 a.m. Bring your own picnic lunch, and if you like, something to share with the group. After an easy stroll in the park, we'll gather for lunch and festivities. For more information, email [email protected].
September 26, 1 p.m. San Francisco, CA Meet 1pm at the corner of Larkin & Fulton, next to the Main Library. (Civic Center BART/Muni station). Easy sidewalk route around the Civic Center area, dogs welcome, follow-up slideshow/discussion at the Main Library, cafeteria food and drink available, post-walk pet owner education outside. Wear lime green, bring signs and green balloons. Refrain from wearing scents. For detailed information, see this fundraising page: http://www.firstgiving.com/sflymewalk . To offer help with event, contact [email protected].
October 3, Noon to 3 pm. Santa Monica, California Palisades Park runs along the Pacific Ocean and is adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. There is a walking path and picnic areas. Pack a lunch to relax and eat together after the walk. For more information, contact [email protected].
October 16, 8 a.m. to noon. San Diego, CA Join us at Embarcadero Marina Park North (near Seaport Village) for an easy walk (or roll) for Lyme Awareness. We're scheduling it early in the day to get live TV coverage just like we did last year! Contact [email protected].
There is no cost to take part in any of these events. The fundraising part of it happens with fundraising pages that individuals or groups create via our special website. If you are not local to any of these events, you can be a "virtual" walker and still create a fundraising page. For more information about how you can participate, go to http://www.lymedisease.org/activism/lyme_events.html
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