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My family continually adds more evidence-based science and educational materials on the  "Lyme Disease Education" tab as they are published.   We are often asked to speak and show the award winning Lyme documentary entitled "Under Our Skin", produced by Open Eye Pictures.   

When we are scheduled to host the next documentary, it will be listed here on my home page, just below this note!

"I am a teen with a dream for a cure".  There are countless children, teens and young adults across the nation who are now my dear friends.  Together, with these courageous fighters, we are using our late diagnosis, and in many cases, life-threatening experiences with Lyme and the deadly co-infections to be a voice for the hundreds of thousands of children, teens, college and career young men and women who are very, very sick.  Our voice is their voice. The later the diagnosis, the more costly and complex the journey.  We are Lyme warriors!

Serving the Lord with all of my heart!   ~Heather 

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believer in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity"    ~1 Timothy 4:1

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A Special Invitation:

Under Our Skin Documentary –

“The Untold Story of Lyme disease”

Date:                        Sunday, March 7, 2010

Time:                       3-6 pm

Location:                 Salem United Brethren Church (host facility)

                                 4349 Letterkenny Road, Chambersburg, PA

Directions:              www.salemub.org –  click ‘about us’, then click ‘driving directions’.

Host Presenters:    Barry, Diana & Heather Holtry, Volunteer National Lyme disease Educators

RSVP to:                  scentralpalymeforum@yahoo.com

Reservations are necessary to ensure adequate seating. You are welcome to invite family, friends, pastors, family physicians, specialists, teachers, researchers.  This is a community outreach.

Please register by household.  Include your name, phone contact and # in your party.  If you do not have email, call 717-532-7402 and include the same information on the voice mail.  

Note:   This documentary is not suitable for children. Teens are welcome.

This showing is free to the public

Three years in the making, this documentary reveals the shocking human, medical and political dimensions of one of the most misunderstood diseases of our time - Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS.  Open Eye Pictures Producer Andy Wilson: “Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Those who are diagnosed in the late stages suffer complications from this multi-system attacking pathogens. Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its inability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.”

Under Our Skin reached national coverage within a month of its premiere. ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, GMA have covered the film’s debut.  Recently, UOS was featured in People Magazine and recognized with an Oscar nomination. The documentary was also viewed by Congress.   

S. Central PA is endemic for Lyme disease. PA is ranked #2 for Lyme in the United States. Our family has personally experienced the devastating impact of a late diagnosis. We have met countless families across the United States, provinces of Canada, United Kingdom and in Europe who after appropriate diagnosis, are now in treatment.  There is no cure for Late Stage Lyme.  Prevention is key!

Our daughter’s battle with Lyme disease also known as 'Borreliosis Complex' called our family to respond in faith.  Our educational outreach teaches prevention and education through evidence-based and emerging science.  We present appropriate testing facts, treatment options and referrals to Lyme literate trained doctors.  We channel fear and hype towards hopeful answers. This film is one of those equipping tools that dispel myths. It is our privilege to be able to share it with you. We do so to bring the film's issues to the forefront of the American public and to serve our neighbors and friends in the tri-state region and beyond.

A special thank you to our host Salem United Brethren Church. 

We look forward to welcoming you.  

Email:   SCentralPaLymeForum@yahoo.com

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