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From
L.E.A.P. President:
I have been enjoying the outdoors
with my parents and brother since I was a child.
I in turn took my own children camping
and fishing across the United States.
They now enjoy fishing, hiking, camping,
hunting and snowboarding
and my grandchildren are lovin' the outdoors now, too.
I hope you enjoy these outdoor family photos.
Best wishes for Healthy
Outdoor Fun,
Tina J. Garcia
L.E.A.P. President
P.S. Be sure to read the
important information
about tick-borne diseases below all the photos.
Click on thumbnail photos to enlarge
FISHING
My brother and father fishing in Michigan's Upper
Peninsula
and my daughters, Sunshine and Estrella,
fishing in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming.
BOATING
My father and mother boating
on a lake in Wisconsin.
HUNTING
My father with his Jeep in Michigan's Upper
Peninsula
and hunting in Alaska.
The bear and mule deer were photographed
in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming.
CAMPING
My son and daughters,
Taurus-Sunshine-Estrella,
camping in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
HIKING
My son, Dallas, hiking the Grand
Canyon in Arizona.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
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GOLFING
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SNOWBOARDING
My son, Taurus, snowboarding in
northern Arizona.
My daughter, Estrella, and her family in northern Arizona.
CHILDREN PLAYING
Because children spend so much time
outdoors,
whether in the wilderness or just playing,
they are more prone to tick bites.
This is me when I was two
years old
feeding the ducks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
My children feeding the deer
in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
and swinging in Illinois.
ENJOY THE
GREAT OUTDOORS
JUST BE CAREFUL AND AWARE
OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS!
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The
purpose of our educational campaign for those who thrive on outdoor sports is to
provide useful information to help you be prepared in the event you are ever
bitten by one of these little suckers.
● Recognize
ticks
● Know what to do
in case of a tick bite
●
Have knowledge of tick-borne infections
● Watch for
symptoms of infection
● Know where to go
for medical treatment
First of all, not all ticks are infected. Different areas have
higher or lower percentages of infected ticks. If a large percentage of ticks
is found in a geographic location, it is called an endemic area.
Some people have been bitten more than once by ticks and have
never been sick. Others have been bitten and infected, received
prompt medical treatment immediately following the tick bite in the early or
acute phase and have no
residual problems. Other people get one tick bite and end up with a chronic,
debilitating illness. It depends on a number of factors:
●
The type of tick
●
Whether the tick was infected
●
Whether prompt treatment was provided for the initial
(acute) infection
●
Whether diagnosis was missed by patient or physician
and no treatment was rendered,
resulting in chronic illness
If you spend time outdoors and around animals, it is important that you be armed with the knowledge you need to take care of yourself and prevent long-term illness that can rob you of your outdoor enjoyment.
The following
links will provide info that will be helpful
if you are ever bitten by an infected tick.
We hope
this info is useful to you. We encourage people to enjoy outdoor sports
and activities. Most people know at least one person who has or had Lyme
disease. Our goal is to keep you healthy by providing you with the
knowledge needed in case you are ever bitten by a tick that makes you sick.
If you have any questions or just aren't quite sure what to do, you can call or
email with questions.
480-219-6869
leaparizona@yahoo.com
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