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The Minnesota Lyme Action Group will be holding a "Lyme Walk--For Those Who Can't/Run for Research" on May 5th in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Since many lymenetters can't walk to the mailbox let alone travel to Minnesota to even observe the race, you and people you know can still be included in this effort by sending your first name or first names of people you know who can't get around very well--those crippled by Lyme disease, to me in a PM. Please, no last names!
Please include the county and state of residence of "paper participants."
Paper participants should send their information like this:
"Bill S. Westchester County, Pennsylvania" or "Mary Lou, Pine County, Minnesota".
We'll write your first name (and last name initial if you wish)and your county and state in the middle of a Lyme green paper circle. We'll post the circle names on a cork board for all to see.
Each circle will have the slogan, "Walk For Those Who Can't" at the top and "Run for Research" on the bottom. Runners and walkers will be able to pull a name or names off the corkboard and pin them on their shirts or hand carry name circles along the 3.2 mile trail.
This is a FREE but significant way you can be with us on May 5th. Will you help?
Group leaders, please ask your members if they'd be willing to be paper participants. My vision is a large board with lots of green circles fluttering in the wind. Everyone needs to see how many lives have been taken over by Lyme disease and co-infections. This is one way we can show the debility.
We're really excited about this event. Last week one of the local banks gave the group $500!
If you're interested in "sponsoring" someone for the $15 entry fee or being part of the Walk/Run, please visit the group's website at www.minnesotalymeactiongroup.com.
Thank you all so much!
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First names and counties from all states would be so great!
If you've ever not been able to do something or can no longer do something because of Lyme disease I consider that a debility or disability. You count!
Remember this is a FREE way you can participate. Lots of lymenetters have no or very little money and no time for even emailing so all it takes is your first name and the county where you live.
Ask others if they'd like to be represented too so we can keep the topic up!
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Over 170 pre-registered to walk and run in our event. 200 names collected for the paper participant circles! Thanks!
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