Lyme Fly-In

About The Event

What it is: An opportunity for Lyme advocates anywhere in the US to tell their elected representatives why increased federal funding for Lyme disease is desperately needed. And ask for their support in the upcoming appropriations process.

How it works: The Center for Lyme Action sets up a video appointment for you and other advocates in your area to meet with the Washington staff of your representative.

On February 18-19, 2025 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress. Last year more than 400 advocates registered for more than 250 meetings with Congress Members.

What is the CLA Lyme Fly-in? A fly-in is an advocacy event where participants from across the United States meet with the DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease. Occasionally the Members make themselves available for the meetings. In addition to the Fly-in meetings we will hold a preparation session and a training session. See the agendas below.

AGENDA
Tuesday February 18, 2025
3:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET

• Introductions and Agenda
• Remarks from U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators
• Lyme Appropriations Requests Review
• Online Platform Logistics Overview
• Expert Panel Remarks
• Lyme Champion Awards

Wednesday February 19, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm ET

• Virtual Fly-in Meetings with Congress Members
• All meetings will be scheduled to accommodate time zones.
• Each attendee will be scheduled on average three 30-minutes meetings.

About The Sponsors

Project Lyme

Our mission is to eradicate the epidemic of tick-borne diseases through awareness and education, support of cutting-edge science, and advocacy for solutions to end the suffering. As a national Lyme disease non-profit, we aim to impact patients’ lives through our work.