Featuring keynote speakers Olivia
Flowers and Cristina Cuomo,
researcher Monica Embers, entrepreneurs from TiCK MiTT and Mighty
Well ®, as well as a video message from Chuck Schumer, the group will showcase how it is
tackling the 'War on Ticks' on a national scale.
NEW
YORK, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Project Lyme, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to
reducing the impact of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses,
will host their annual gala at Gotham Hall in Manhattan on Tuesday,
September 24, 2024 at 6:30
PM.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted
through a tick bite, and as more recently discovered, through
congenital transmission from an infected mother to child. In the
last year, there were an estimated 476,000 new Lyme cases in this
country, making it the most common vector-borne illness in
the United States.
The event will recognize honorees Steve
and Oliva Abrams of TiCK MiTT and Emily Levy of Mighty Well®. Steve and Olivia Abrams are a dad and daughter
duo that enjoys spending time outdoors hiking with their dogs.
Unfortunately, multiple members of their family and friends,
including Olivia, have been stricken with Lyme disease over the
years. This led them to found TiCK MiTT to help the public prevent
Lyme. Emily Ana Levy, co-founded
Mighty Well® after facing the challenges of managing a PICC line
(peripherally inserted central catheter) to treat Lyme and
tick-borne illnesses. Mighty Well® is a medical device company that
empowers patients with chronic illnesses by providing innovative
products, digital learning resources, and a supportive online
community.
Southern Charm TV Personality Olivia
Flowers will join as a special guest speaker to share the
story of her brother Conner, who suffered from the devastating
effects of Lyme Disease after waiting years for a diagnosis.
Flowers became a tireless advocate after Conner passed away as a
result of an inaccurate diagnosis and improper treatments. Monica
Embers, a nationally acclaimed researcher from Tulane University, will also speak regarding her
recent advancements in treatment.
Cristina Cuomo, the Founder and
Editor of The Purist, will be the evening's emcee. She was
diagnosed with Lyme Disease in 2019 and has become a fierce
advocate of awareness and prevention ever since, will serve as
emcee of the evening.
Senator Chuck Schumer will join
the event via video to discuss his war on ticks in New York State and how he plans to work with
Project Lyme in the future.
"Due to the lack of awareness and education of tick borne
disease, Project Lyme's efforts are ever important", said
Ali Moresco, Board Chair of Project
Lyme, "I am grateful for the organization's work and for all of our
brave honorees and speakers who are fighting to create change for
patients like me."
For more information on this upcoming event, visit
https://projectlyme.org/event/gala/.
ABOUT Project Lyme
Project Lyme's mission is to eradicate the epidemic of
tick-borne diseases through awareness and education, support of
cutting-edge science, and advocacy for solutions to end the
suffering. Since 2016, the organization has educated the public,
funded research in diagnostics and therapeutics, advocated on the
Federal and State levels, and supported patients with a variety of
programs.
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