Bite Back for a Cure Bike Tour!

East End Tick & Mosquito Control has joined forces with the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDA) and Southampton Hospital to fight tick-borne diseases. On Sunday, August 25, Bite Back for a Cure, TBDA’s national grassroots campaign to build support for the fight against the devastating impact of tick-borne disease, will stop in Southampton, NY. When I heard this amazing campaign was going to be passing through East End Tick & Mosquito Control’s backyard, I knew we had to do whatever we could to help out. This event is a major first step in raising the funds necessary to create and sustain a Center for Tick Borne Diseases at Southampton Hospital.

Led by 24-year-old Lyme sufferer and cyclist John Donnally, Bite Back for a Cure, which includes a cross-country bike ride and interactive digital components, will raise awareness and galvanize local support for TBDA’s mission to fund research and educate the public about the silent epidemic of tick-borne diseases. By 2020, it’s expected that there will be over 600,000 new cases of Lyme disease every year, and one in five of these patients will likely suffer with long-term symptoms. 

The day will begin with an eight-mile bike ride through the historic village of Southampton. Riders of all ages are invited to participate. Registration is $30 per person and $60 per family. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at Rotations Bicycle Center. The race will begin at 9:30 a.m. To register, visit http://bit.ly/19g9M4W. Bike rentals will also be available.

To learn more about Bite Back for a Cure and how to get involved, visit www.bitebackforacure.org. To learn more about Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases, visit www.TBDAlliance.org.