The LEAF Program, Inc

11/16/2023

We are thrilled to unveil our new interactive board game to the public and we invite you to join us this Saturday, November 18th from 1:30- 3:00 PM, where we will be demonstrating and having you all play it at the C Burr Artz Library in Frederick MD.

"Tick Alert: The Quest for Saftey," is designed to enrich the development of educational and prevention skills in our youth so that they can protect themselves against the ever-growing incidence of tick-borne disease.

We hope to see you there!

10/03/2023

We are always looking for more people within, and outside of the Lyme community to help volunteer!

Need something to do ? Looking for am internship or experience to put on a CV or job application? Leaf is searching for volunteers! Admin. Work, grant writing, staffing for events, translation work, it all is needed. Send us a message if interested!

09/28/2023

We are looking for volunteers to help join the team! Contact us at [email protected].

I will be picking up printed materials on Tuesday. After that, if anyone is able and available, I will be stuffing bags from 10 am to 2 pm on weekdays. If not available, will check in and let you all know how it goes, lo

08/10/2023

From the Article:

Ehrlichiosis
“The lone star tick and blacklegged tick can carry the bacteria E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii or E. muris eauclairensis and transmit them through a bite, causing ehrlichiosis, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lone star ticks live in the south, central and eastern part of the United States, and blacklegged ticks live in the eastern half of the U.S., from Maine to east Texas.

Typically, ehrlichiosis only causes severe illness if antibiotic treatment is delayed, which can lead to organ failure and death. The immune system condition that caused Aiden's seizures and other neurological issues is rare, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.”

Lyme Education Awareness Foundation
Lyme Alive, Lyme Disease Information and Support Group
Dr. Nancy Fox
Christina Murphy,CHC,AADP Leaf Leader of Frederick MD

When Aiden complained of headaches and developed a fever, his parents felt worried. At hospital, he quickly deteriorated, experiencing a 6.5 hour seizure.

08/02/2023

Just terrible! This is why we work hard to educate the youth and the parents.

The little girl, aged only two, is thought to have died from rickettsiosis caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks.

07/10/2023

Project Lyme’s mission is to eradicate the epidemic of tick-borne diseases through awareness and education, support of cutting-edge science, and advocacy.

07/06/2023

We’re so so proud of our close friend, Ashley Baker, and all her hard work for promoting advocacy and awareness to the public on behalf of the Lyme community. Make sure to check out the film she has been featured in called, I'm Not Crazy, I'm Sick!!

Trailer: https://youtu.be/wYCoUDepUqE

Lyme Education Awareness Foundation
AshtheArtist
Christina Murphy,CHC,AADP Leaf Leader of Frederick MD

Ashley "Ash" Baker shared her experience with Lyme disease in the documentary, "I'm Not Crazy, I'm Sick."