From William Repicci, President & CEO
This month, LE&RN received incredible news that would have been unthinkable until recently.
Two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) worked with LE&RN to create its first website and video focused on lymphedema (LE). More was needed. LE&RN joined with dozens of other chronic disease organizations to lobby Congress to fund Chronic Disease Awareness grants. LE&RN not only succeeded in having Congress create the program, but it was also awarded a three-year grant to create a National Lymphedema Awareness Campaign. The LE/LD community has reason to cheer. This reflects the current heightened visibility of lymphatic diseases, which is a direct response to your support and advocacy.
During this month, LE&RN also announced five newly designated Comprehensive Centers of Excellence. We are proud of the growth of this program, and we congratulate these institutions that are constantly striving to better serve our community.
If you haven't already, please register for the 2021 Lymphatic Summit. Early-bird tickets for general registration are available through September 30. CME credit is available for the medical community. The Boston Lymphatic Symposium begins at the end of October. Both events are virtual and both will feature a showing of the play, "Let's Talk Lymphedema," as a bonus for registrants.
As President & CEO of LE&RN, I thank you for your ongoing support. None of these accomplishments would be possible without the backing and efforts of this unstoppable community.
I am pleased to present you with the September edition of Lymphedema & Lymphatic Disease Matters, which will provide you with details on this very busy month.
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