[All] FW: Help Stop Lyme Disease

[Gregory C. Michalenko]

Dear Grenlings,

I know two people who came down with Lyme disease, both northern Ontario residents who spent dust a few days holidaying on the Great lakes where they were bitten by ticks.  Both were misdiagnosed as having early onset arthritis. One chanced to hear an item on CBC radio about a serious new disease that had for the first time appeared north of Lake Erie and that triggered his memory about finding a tick on his neck the day they sent swimming on vacation at Long Point and propelled him to get his reluctant doctor in North Bay to refer him for special testing..  Both have some permanent disability now al;though their infections were cured.

This appears to be a very sound proposal and deserves our support.

Greg Michalenko
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From: Elizabeth May, MP [admin at elizabethmaymp.ca]
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 12:52 AM
To: Gregory C. Michalenko
Subject: Help Stop Lyme Disease

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Dear friend,

Today, I am asking for your help<http://contacts.elizabethmaymp.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=38566&qid=9957148> in making a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians. On March 4th, 2014, the House of Commons will begin debate on my Private Members’ Bill, C-442, an Act to Create a National Lyme Disease Strategy.

Many of you are already too aware of the shortcomings of the Canadian medical system in dealing with Lyme. And while not a panacea, Bill C-442, if passed, would bring together Canada’s Health Ministers, medical professionals, scientists, and the advocates for Canadians with Lyme Disease to work toward common goals: increasing awareness and prevention, ensuring accurate diagnoses, tracking the spread of the disease, and establishing national standards for the care and treatment of Lyme that reflect best practices.

This is not about politics, it is about helping the thousands of Canadian families who have had their lives turned upside down by this terrible disease. We have received strong indications of support from the NDP and the Liberals, and many Conservative Members of Parliament have similarly expressed their willingness to stand behind this important initiative. We are cautiously optimistic that this plan can succeed, but we can’t take anything for granted.

We need you to help make sure that this Bill becomes law. Members of Parliament will be back home in their communities during the week of February 17th and, during this time, we are asking you to meet with your MP to share your story, help educate them about Lyme, and explain to them why Canada urgently needs a National Lyme Disease Strategy. Please go to www.greenparty.ca/lyme-disease<http://contacts.elizabethmaymp.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=38566&qid=9957148> to call your MP and schedule a meeting during the February 17th constituency week.

[Personal Testimony of David Leggett]<http://contacts.elizabethmaymp.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=38567&qid=9957148>Many of you have already shared your stories with us, and we urge you to continue to do so. Please go to www.greenparty.ca/lyme-disease<http://contacts.elizabethmaymp.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=38566&qid=9957148> to write how Lyme has impacted your life of that of your loved ones, and why Canada needs a National Lyme Disease Strategy.

Finally, if you haven’t already, please add your name to the online petition and, if you are able, please print out the paper petition and collect signatures in your community. These petitions will be tabled in the House of Commons, and shared with other Members of Parliament who have indicated their support for Bill C-442.

Thank you for taking action. If you would like more information about Lyme Disease or Bill C-442, please go to www.elizabethmaymp.ca/national-lyme-disease-strategy<http://contacts.elizabethmaymp.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=38568&qid=9957148>.

With hope,

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