The Israel Chapter celebrates World Lymphedema Day!

Photo: Reut Shavit Naor, Lymphatic Physical Therapist in Maccabi Health Fund

The Israel Chapter is celebrating World Lymphedema Day by displaying posters, distributing information, and manning booths in health fund clinics, offices and other health-related facilities. The posters and fliers refer anyone interested, with leg or arm edema, to appropriate medical services, and state clearly that our National Health Law enables participation in costs. Our volunteers at the booths also answer questions and refer visitors to the appropriate medical service.

5th Annual CA Run/Walk to Fight LE & LD is June 23 ~ Join Kathy Bates and register today!

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Israel Association/ Chapter raise LE awareness at the Sea of Galilee Marathon

On January 4, 2019 Israel held the Annual Sea of Galilee Marathon. This year, our volunteers from the Israel Lymphedema Association manned a stand to provide bottles of cold water and fresh fruit for the runners along the shore. The volunteers wore bright t-shirts written with the words "Leg Edema? There's a solution! Lymphatic physical therapy! Run with it ... Israel Lymphedema Association". Lots of positive feedback was received.

Florida Chapter Joins the DC Walk & Rally on March 30th ~ Please join us!

Calling all Florida Chapter Walkers, Runners & LE&RN supporters....please join me and my daughter Hannah in Washington, D.C on March 30th for the DC Walk & Rally to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases. 
All you need to participate is the time, inclination and a pair of your favorite kicks. Please click HERE for information on registration as well as fundraising opportunities. We plan to designate a rendezvous point the morning of the race for all Florida Chapter Members; stay tuned for the location as we get closer to the event. If you decide to register please let us know on our FL Chapter Facebook page or email me at FLChapter@LymphaticNetwork.org.

 

2nd Annual DC Walk/Rally to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases March 30, 2019 ~ Register Now!

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Massachusetts Run/Walk to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases May 18, 2019 ~ Register now!

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Hawaii State Governor, David Ige proclaims March 6th as World Lymphedema Day

Making waves in Hawaii….

I am delighted to report that Hawaii State Governor, David Ige has proclaimed March 6th as World Lymphedema Day! The Proclamation Ceremony took place at the Hawaii State Capital on Feb 15th at 9:30am and was attended by cancer / LE survivor, and body surfing champion Mikey Wolper, and fellow lymphatic therapists. We all wore teal and white orchid leis, teal ribbons. Governor Ige was presented with an everlasting teal Kukui nut lei. Like many others, our Governor had not heard of LE/LD and was shocked that it affects so many people worldwide. The ceremony was also attended by the Hawaii Executive Director of  the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, the President of the Hawaii Chapter of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), family and friends, all of whom wish to help towards getting LE/LD recognized, treated, and help raise money for a cure. This year I will be helping to promote March 6th at several LE/LD clinics throughout the Hawaiian Islands to raise public awareness and educate clinicians about these diseases.

Aloha! Ellie

Hawaii Chapter Chair

Maryland Chapter Meeting on March 6th 6:30pm ~ Celebrating World Lymphedema Day!

NYC Cabaret Event not to be missed! What About Us? Living With Lymphedema ~ Her Story, Our Fight

Making lymphedema (LE) and lymphatic diseases  (LD) a national priority requires engaging the public in a way that helps them understand the impact these diseases. The arts remain a most powerful way to share such a  story, and Tina Himaya does just this with her breakthrough musical, What About Us? Living with Lymphedema. Do yourself a favor - go, and bring your loved ones with you." —William Repicci

Hawaii World Lymphedema Day Proclamation Ceremony February 15th

Governor Ige of Hawaii has granted a Proclamation Ceremony for the Hawaii Chapter of LE&RN at the State Capital. If you would like to join the Chapter on February 15, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., please contact Louise Tanswell at hawaiiLERN@gmail.com to reserve a seat. Space is limited to 22 people.