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The Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group (MLASG) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
located in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group
Welcomes You
This website was created to help raise awareness about Lyme disease in and around Minnesota
July 13 Support Group Meeting Recap - read more
4th annual walk / run was a huge success!
To those of you who attended last Saturday’s 4th annual 5K fundraiser, and to those who couldn’t come but
who contributed time, money, prayers, crossed fingers, etc, that lead to the windfall that will fund our
educational programs over the next year, THANK YOU!!
The unofficial count is $18,000 . . . and still counting! (that’s before race expenses. We'll know more within the
next week or so). We are extremely grateful to the following partnership and corporate sponsors, without whose
generous contributions this event would not have been such a success:
Your MLASG board put together a fantastic event, and the weatherman forecasted a glorious, sunny day! HA!
Mother Nature had other ideas . . . This year the runners were separated from the walkers so the runners
could be chip timed for more precision. They took off to the blaring trumpet that began the race right as it
began to sprinkle (to view it, click here). Lisa Vague-Albertville and David Quie won a first prize each of $50. By
the time the runners had crossed the finished line, the rains had turned from sprinkles to gushes, with thunder,
lightening, and wind slashing the rain sideways against the windows. We were all very happy to be indoors! But,
alas, the walk portion of the race had to be cancelled for safety reasons.
Running Aces Harness Park was a fantastic place to host the race. All the information and vendor tables were
set up inside the big picture windows that look out onto the track. Stacy Kamppinen, the Special Events
Representative of Running Aces, was a tremendous help with coordinating the entire event in the months
leading up to and on the day of the event. Thanks, Stacy!
Mayor Steve Stegner, state senator Ray Vandeveer, and state reps John Ward and Bob Dettmer were all in
attendance and gave heartfelt encouragement to the crowd. Veterinarian Janet Gordon from New Hope Animal
Hospital, and Mike Mclean from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District also offered the crowd some helpful
tips to keep everyone in the family healthy during Lyme disease season.
What really piqued the crowd’s interest were the dozen or so gift baskets donated by sponsors to help the
fundraising effort. The gifts ranged from a pair of mugs and a pound of coffee to a weekend for two at the
Sawmill Inn in Grand Rapids. The mountain bike drew the most raffle tickets and the raffle brought in over $600!
Your Input Would Be Appreciated! If you attended the 5K, give us your impression of the event. Did you enjoy
yourself? What did you think of the venue? What about the start and end times of the event?
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Minnesota medical board vote protects doctors who prescribe controversial Lyme disease
treatment Vote protects doctors who prescribe controversial therapy read more pdf format
By Jeremy Olson
jolson@pioneerpress.com
Updated: 03/24/2010 11:48:14 PM CDT
Chronic Lyme patients win reprieve
Physicians should not fear reprisal for prescribing long-term antibiotics
by Debra Neutkens
High Risk Areas for Tick-borne Disease in Minnesota - click here to see the updated map.
The mission of MLASG is to provide a supportive environment for people affected by Lyme and other tick-
borne disease, and educate
the public and health professionals in the prevention, diagnosis and effective treatment of such diseases.
Membership & Monthly Support Group Meetings
the Lyme Disease Association
Public Outreach & Education
Health Professional Outreach & Education
Additional Goals for 2010
located in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group
Welcomes You
This website was created to help raise awareness about Lyme disease in and around Minnesota
July 13 Support Group Meeting Recap - read more
4th annual walk / run was a huge success!
To those of you who attended last Saturday’s 4th annual 5K fundraiser, and to those who couldn’t come but
who contributed time, money, prayers, crossed fingers, etc, that lead to the windfall that will fund our
educational programs over the next year, THANK YOU!!
The unofficial count is $18,000 . . . and still counting! (that’s before race expenses. We'll know more within the
next week or so). We are extremely grateful to the following partnership and corporate sponsors, without whose
generous contributions this event would not have been such a success:
- Anderson Custom Processing
- Bugg Products
- Diamond Tool and Abrasives
- Gateway Signs
- Health Care Psychology
- Infuscience-Eagan
- Minnesota Natural Medicine
- Northland Industries
- Rapid Press
- Running Aces
- Under Our Skin-Open Eye Pictures
Your MLASG board put together a fantastic event, and the weatherman forecasted a glorious, sunny day! HA!
Mother Nature had other ideas . . . This year the runners were separated from the walkers so the runners
could be chip timed for more precision. They took off to the blaring trumpet that began the race right as it
began to sprinkle (to view it, click here). Lisa Vague-Albertville and David Quie won a first prize each of $50. By
the time the runners had crossed the finished line, the rains had turned from sprinkles to gushes, with thunder,
lightening, and wind slashing the rain sideways against the windows. We were all very happy to be indoors! But,
alas, the walk portion of the race had to be cancelled for safety reasons.
Running Aces Harness Park was a fantastic place to host the race. All the information and vendor tables were
set up inside the big picture windows that look out onto the track. Stacy Kamppinen, the Special Events
Representative of Running Aces, was a tremendous help with coordinating the entire event in the months
leading up to and on the day of the event. Thanks, Stacy!
Mayor Steve Stegner, state senator Ray Vandeveer, and state reps John Ward and Bob Dettmer were all in
attendance and gave heartfelt encouragement to the crowd. Veterinarian Janet Gordon from New Hope Animal
Hospital, and Mike Mclean from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District also offered the crowd some helpful
tips to keep everyone in the family healthy during Lyme disease season.
What really piqued the crowd’s interest were the dozen or so gift baskets donated by sponsors to help the
fundraising effort. The gifts ranged from a pair of mugs and a pound of coffee to a weekend for two at the
Sawmill Inn in Grand Rapids. The mountain bike drew the most raffle tickets and the raffle brought in over $600!
Your Input Would Be Appreciated! If you attended the 5K, give us your impression of the event. Did you enjoy
yourself? What did you think of the venue? What about the start and end times of the event?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minnesota medical board vote protects doctors who prescribe controversial Lyme disease
treatment Vote protects doctors who prescribe controversial therapy read more pdf format
By Jeremy Olson
jolson@pioneerpress.com
Updated: 03/24/2010 11:48:14 PM CDT
Chronic Lyme patients win reprieve
Physicians should not fear reprisal for prescribing long-term antibiotics
by Debra Neutkens
High Risk Areas for Tick-borne Disease in Minnesota - click here to see the updated map.
The mission of MLASG is to provide a supportive environment for people affected by Lyme and other tick-
borne disease, and educate
the public and health professionals in the prevention, diagnosis and effective treatment of such diseases.
Membership & Monthly Support Group Meetings
- Founded in 2006
- 450+ membership from around the state
- Meets 2nd Tues of every month, Hosanna Lutheran Church, Forest LK, MN
- Experts speak on a variety of Lyme-related issues, including 3 national speakers in 2009: Phyllis Mervine,
the Lyme Disease Association
- Recent topics include: naturopathic Lyme therapies, pain management, and the effects of Lyme disease
on the brain - Medical Resource: Health professionals on hand at meetings for discussion with newcomers
- Annual Walk/Run to raise money for education & outreach
Public Outreach & Education
- Host information tables at Chisago and Forest Lake Home shows, Lindwood Days, Warner Nature
Center, and MN Horse Expo. - Work with the Forest Lake Community Education Program to sponsor a 2-part series, "I've Been Bitten by
a Tick, Now What?" and “Protecting People and Pets.” - Host public screenings of the award winning documentary "Under Our Skin", a moving examination of the
problems faced by Lyme disease patients, including a 3-day event, featuring Jordan Fisher Smith, the
park ranger who tells his harrowing story in the film, as guest emcee. - Meet with state and federal legislators to increase their understanding of the need for the physician
protection bill and additional research funding. - Work with state senators Ray Vandeveer (R-MN) and John Marty (D-MN), and state representatives John
Ward (D-MN) and Bob Dettmer (R-MN), to craft and pass legislation that will give doctors more freedom
to treat Lyme disease (S.F. 1631/HF 2597).
Health Professional Outreach & Education
- Hosted booth at the Minnesota Family Physician Conference to introduce physicians to new Lyme
disease information. - Provide continuing education seminars for physicians and nurses.
Additional Goals for 2010
- Work with MN Board of Medical Practice on resolution to adopt a 5-yr moratorium on investigations of
physicians solely on basis of prescribing long-term antibiotic therapy. - Partner with local school districts to develop an ongoing Lyme disease outreach program that will
educate parents and children about Lyme disease. - Participation at the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Spring Refresher.
- Raise $19,000 at 5K in May.
- The following pages contain information about Lyme Disease and links to other websites that contain resources and
other guides to understanding Lyme Disease more thouroughly.
This website is designed to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. However, it is being
shard with the understanding the Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group is not engaged in rendering the medical or other
professional service. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should
be obtained.
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