Starfall1969
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Wow! I almost fell over when I opened this!
I sent a letter to Gov. Rendell about Lyme Disease Awareness Month and I got this in response:
GREETINGS:
It is an honor to join with all Pennsylvanians to recognize Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne inflammatory illness that can be treated with antibiotics if detected early.
Lyme Disease symptoms may include the characteristic bulls-eye rash at the site of a tick bite, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches and joint pain.
However, if left untreated, Lyme Disease can lead to severe arthritic and nervous system complications.
The best defense against Lyme Disease is prevention--avoid tick-infested habitats, use insect repellants, wear protective clothing, and check for ticks on your skin and clothes after spending time outdoors.
These measures are especially important here in Pennsylvania, where tick habitat is widespread.
As Governor, and on behalf of all Pennsylvanians, it is my pleasure to recognize May 2009 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month and raise awareness about the importance of Lyme Disease prevention and early detection.
Edward G. Rendell Governor May 2009
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Tincup
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Does he have his green ribbons out? Send him some perhps.
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bettyg
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starfall,
outstanding!! what a wonderful letter he wrote you; yes, as tincup said. FRAME IT!
yes, send him some lyme green ribbon .... lol
also, copy your link here and post in ACTIVISM; this is one all there should read and feel so much pride in YOUR getting this done.
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lymemomtooo
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I know at least one Lyme Dr that can be credited with some of his knowledge..The Dr takes every opportunity, including getting invited to special event openings. lmt
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Gov Ed got an Under Our Skin dvd handed to him about 2 weeks ago!!! - COOL HUH???
The legislators and their staffs are sick too we are finding out as we have gone to visit some Senators in Harrisburg recently. I too gave up my dvd while there....I still haven't received it back.
I think we will find enough supporters this time to sign on to the bill...
Keep those letters coming to your Reps and Senators and THE DEPT OF HEALTH!!!!
Gail York Lyme Disease Support Group
-------------------- Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will ~ Gandhi Posts: 562 | From Wellsville, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2004
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Starfall1969
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Hi Gail,
Now I know who you are--took a while to put the pieces together.
I've been getting quite a few responses to my letter in the Banner.
Now they want to post my contact info so they don't have to keep passing along names and phone numbers.
So I'm going to send them the York Lyme Supprt Group info too.
Woo hoo!! The word is getting out.
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bettyg
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good for you; MANY calling; article hit the spot and people want to get diagnosed and treated! WELL DONE! xoxox
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