The Quiet Epidemic Screening: A documentary about Lyme disease

3 Community Park Road,Broomfield CO 80020

03 May, 2023

Description

Hosted by: Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association (COTBDAA), a 501C3. Dedicated to Education, Prevention, Research, Advocacy, Patient Support. www.coloradoticks.org The Quiet Epidemic is a feature-length documentary about Lyme disease. After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist, Chronic Lyme disease. The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolved into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research and buried documents reveals why ticks - and the pathogens they carry - have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe According to a new CDC estimate, 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease yearly in the United States alone, yet our public health agencies and policymakers remain largely unresponsive. The same small group of doctors and public health officials have continued to control the science and the narrative of denial for decades. We intend to change that. PANEL DISCUSSION: The film screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmakers Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch; Dan Kinderlehrer, MD; Julie Barter, ND; Shawn Naylor, DO; Nancy Brown, MD; Sharon P. Austin, PsyD; and local Lyme patients and advocates. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, a 501C3. DONATE A TICKET: Please consider donating a ticket to someone in need. To donate please follow the prompts at check out. Inquire about the availability of donated tickets by contacting [email protected] FOOD: At checkout you may choose from Vegan, Meat/Cheese, or Meat/Veggie Charcuterie boxes, all with GF crackers and a bag of popcorn from Roots Catering. Please note we will close the sale of tickets with food on April 23rd. Please plan ahead, there will not be extra meals for purchase at the venue. If you are considering food & have any questions please contact [email protected]. Purchasing the ticket with food is not required. Roots provides delicious, eclectic, fresh food, through sustainable practices, and supports non-profits, www.rootscolorado.com. The Quiet Epidemic- COTBDAA Colorado Film Tour Generously Sponsored by: Sawyer Supported by: COTBDAA 2023 Community Partners: Ravel Health, IGeneX Inc, Function Recovery and Enhancement (FRE), Insect Shield and Sawyer Ravel Health has generously volunteered time and services in organizing this event. Sawyer and Insect Shield have generously provided door prizes. Purchase your event tickets ahead of time to be entered into drawing at the event.