Lyme Connection

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Lyme Connection is an all volunteer initiative founded by the Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force (RLDTF). Our mission is simple. We want to make our community a healthier place by protecting people from contracting Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and connecting patients and their families to helpful resources.

Ongoing efforts include:

Founded in 2003 with the support of Ridgefield’s First Selectman, Rudy Marconi, the group is now expanding its efforts to attract new members, additional volunteers and increased donations. Despite alarming statistics, little private, state or federal funding is directed towards community-based programs to support patients or educate the public. Ridgefield is proud of its ongoing commitment to protect residents from tick-borne diseases and support the patients who seek care.

How you can help:

For additional information, contact Karen Gaudian at [email protected].

Visit our website: LymeConnection.org for a complete schedule of monthly committee meetings, ongoing support groups, educational events and patient resources. The Task Force presently meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Town Hall Annex in the first floor small conference room.

To see our many accomplishments visit LymeConnection.org

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Board Members

Name Title
Karen Guardian Chairwoman
Dr. Steve Phillips
Paula Curry
Nancy Whyte-Olay
Barbara Blossom
Karen Dech
Mary Powers
Liz Abbasi
Christel Autori Advisor
Sandy Berenbaum Advisor
Roseanne Capanna Hodge, MD Advisor
Tanya Kory Advisor
Judith Leventhal, Ph.D. Advisor
Barbara Anderson
Marie Benedetto
Elena Zajac
Rob Zajac
Maggie Schaeffer Advisor
Deni Weber, MA, LPC Advisor
Ed Briggs Advisor
Rudy Marconi Advisor
Deb Bossio, MD Advisor
Dr. Sheila M. Statlander, Ph.D Advisor
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