With a special
talk and book signing with Ally Hilfiger for her new book
‘Bite Me’ On Friday, September 30, 2016, Heather Hearst,
founder of Project Lyme, was joined by top leaders, doctors
and scientists from the Lyme community for cocktails and
conversation.
Lyme Disease is one of the fastest growing epidemics in the
U.S. with over 300,000 cases annually, but it is still a
silent epidemic. It’s time to #TalkAboutTicks. “We are
extremely grateful to all those who made “An Evening with
Project Lyme” such an amazing success—our sponsors,
speakers, donors, and friends from the Lyme community all
came together for our first event,” said Heather Hearst,
founder of Project Lyme. “We are committed to raising
awareness far and wide about how important prevention and
early detection are to combating Lyme disease."
Ally Hilfiger, daughter of Tommy Hilfiger, and sufferer of Lyme Disease,
has chronicled her struggles with the disease in her new
book, Bite Me. She attended, gave a special talk about
experiences and hosted a book signing. "Project Lyme will
hopefully change the way we prepare and protect ourselves
when going outside and bring awareness to the tick born
disease. I admire Heather Hearst for her bold and pointed
efforts in helping families learn about prevention," said
Ally Hilfiger. In addition to Ally and Heather speaking,
Lyme Disease expert, Dr. Steven Phillips, also spoke about
the disease, it’s symptoms and what can be done to improve
both prevention and early detection. There are currently
other organizations focus on funding research, treatments,
patient advocacy, and testing – but Project Lyme’s focus in
on prevention and early diagnosis. Lyme can begin with a
flu-like symptoms, joint pain, headaches, brain fog and
sometimes the infamous “bulls-eye” rash, or even facial
paralysis. When not detected early it can lead to
excruciating pain, heart and neurological disorders,
sometimes going on for years.
Prevention and early detection are vital. Nearly 30 years
ago, a proper diagnosis and antibiotic treatment saved the
life of Project Lyme founder, Heather Hearst. Decades later,
the patients she meets and hears about are still fighting a
silent battle. Project Lyme is putting a spotlight on Lyme
disease and other tickborne illnesses.
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