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Name of Support Group:	National Capital Lyme Disease Association
Contact Person for this Group:	Monte L Skall
Contact Person Telephone:	703-821-8833
Contact Person E-Mail:	NatCapLyme@natcaplyme.org
City:	Washington
State or Province:	District of Colombia
Country:	United States
Regions of your state / province served by this group (i.e. south-east Pennsylvania):	District of Columbia, No. Virginia & Maryland
Your Name:	Monte L Skall
Your E-Mail Address:	monte@skall.net
Other Information:
URL For Support Group:	http://www.natcaplyme.org

Comments:

The National Capital Lyme Disease Association meets at Sibley Hospital, Dining Rooms A and B, on the first Sunday of each month. We have adopted a three-fold purpose.

The National Capital Lyme Disease Association also meets on the second Thursday of each month at county libraries. See www.natcaplyme.org for current times and locations.

SUPPORT - Build a network to share our personal trials and experiences. Network with other Lyme organizations by participation in conferences, rallies, etc.

AWARENESS - Schedule presentations by doctors and other health professionals; alternative treatment experts; disability rights and benefits professionals. Heighten public awareness in the National Capital Area through distribution of printed material to doctors' offices, hospitals, and schools.

CURE - Contact local, state, federal and international medical and political representatives; Raise funds to support Lyme research; Host conferences/symposiums; Gain media support (TV, radio, newspapers).

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