Oregon Lyme Disease Network is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization developed to help raise awareness of Lyme Disease in the Northwest. We established in July 2001 .
All of our officers are volunteer staff. No salaries are paid and our volunteers are 100% volunteer staff.
Our organizational goals are
Raise awareness of Lyme disease in Oregon, Washington and Idaho
Increase ability for Lyme disease patients advocate for themselves, through education and access to resources.
Ensure local physicians get up to date training and support through ILADS, LDA , Time For Lyme and CALDA.
Create and train support group leaders and create avenues for meetings for support groups in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Assist needy families in gaining testing and and if necessary , treatment for children suffering from presumed Lyme disease.
Collect and maintain data regarding Lyme disease,Lyme carrying vectors in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.