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Join NatCapLyme at the 2010 NBC4 Health Expo
Jan 09 11
The National Capital Lyme & Tick-borne Disease Association is asking for volunteers to assist at the 2011 NBC 4 Health and Fitness Expo on January 15 &16. Call 703 821-8833 or email natcaplyme@natcaplyme.org to sign-up to help. Volunteers will greet & educate the public at the NatCapLyme booth or staff the Be the Match Registry Booth.
From NatcapLyme:
Please read and consider the following message from Elizabeth Ballas, patient advocate at the Jemsek Clinic writing on behalf of Dr. Jemsek’s daughter.
Hello,
I am writing to you today regarding 6 year old Jordan Jemsek, and her need to find a bone marrow donor. Jordan was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in September 2009. After months of chemotherapy and treatment, she was declared to be in remission in April 2010. However, Jordan relapsed with AML in November 2010, and so the fight to save her life continues. She is currently receiving more chemotherapy prior to a bone marrow transplant that is tentatively scheduled for March 2011. She still has yet to find a match within her family or any of the bone marrow registries, so our main focus at this time is to get as many people as possible to sign up to donate...this is where I could use your help!
On January 15 & 16, NBC 4 is again hosting their Health & Fitness Expo at the DC Convention Center. One of the booths there will be the "Be the Match" registry where they will host a donor drive. Jordan will be featured on flyers to be handed out, along with others who still need a match. I've attached the flyer that was made up for this particular drive, which you're welcome to also distribute! Download it here.
Thank you all SO much for your help & support!!
Best Regards,
Elizabeth Ballas
Patient Advocate
Jemsek Specialty Clinic
2440 M Street NW, Suite 205
Washington, DC 20037
P: 202.955.0003, ext 212
F: 866.228.5914
http://www.jemsekspecialty.com
From NatcapLyme:
Please read and consider the following message from Elizabeth Ballas, patient advocate at the Jemsek Clinic writing on behalf of Dr. Jemsek’s daughter.
Hello,
I am writing to you today regarding 6 year old Jordan Jemsek, and her need to find a bone marrow donor. Jordan was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in September 2009. After months of chemotherapy and treatment, she was declared to be in remission in April 2010. However, Jordan relapsed with AML in November 2010, and so the fight to save her life continues. She is currently receiving more chemotherapy prior to a bone marrow transplant that is tentatively scheduled for March 2011. She still has yet to find a match within her family or any of the bone marrow registries, so our main focus at this time is to get as many people as possible to sign up to donate...this is where I could use your help!
On January 15 & 16, NBC 4 is again hosting their Health & Fitness Expo at the DC Convention Center. One of the booths there will be the "Be the Match" registry where they will host a donor drive. Jordan will be featured on flyers to be handed out, along with others who still need a match. I've attached the flyer that was made up for this particular drive, which you're welcome to also distribute! Download it here.
Thank you all SO much for your help & support!!
Best Regards,
Elizabeth Ballas
Patient Advocate
Jemsek Specialty Clinic
2440 M Street NW, Suite 205
Washington, DC 20037
P: 202.955.0003, ext 212
F: 866.228.5914
http://www.jemsekspecialty.com
About Me
- I have Lyme Disease and I am in no way an expert nor am I giving any type of professional advise on the topic. I am tired of living with Lyme Disease and it's many symptoms, but I am stuck until they find a cure or something that makes me feel better. I remember when I first got diagnosed with Lyme Disease and how I felt so hopeless and helpless, I felt stuck. Today I am no longer hopeless and helpless and my hope is that I can help at least one person get out of that feeling.
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2. WEAR LONG SLEEVES & LONG PANTS. Tuck the legs into your socks. Light-colored clothes make it easier to spot ticks.
3. STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAILS. Don't brush against leaves and weeds or hike through the underbrush.
4. USE AN INSECT REPELLENT. Follow manufacturers directions.Look for ones containing 25-35% DEET.
5. CHECK FOR TICKS OFTEN. Crawling ones can be brushed off carefully.
6. PLACE CLOTHES IN A DRYER. A 1/2 hr. dryer high heat cycle will destroy ticks which might be hiding in clothing. the scalp, and behind the ears.
7. DO A THOROUGH TICK CHECK. Ticks crawl upward until they are stopped..Check legs, waistline, bra line, and armpits, and ask a family member to help check scalp, back, etc.
8. USE REPELLENTS AND CHECK YOUR PETS before they enter the house for crawling or attached ticks. 9. HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS SHOULD HANG ANIMAL CARCASSES AWAY FROM BUILDINGS. Put a bucket of bleach water under the animal to catch any ticks falling off. Wear rubber gloves when field dressing or handling meat to minimize chances for infection.
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