Love Running & Hate Ticks?

I’d like to invite you to join me on Sunday, May 17 at the Brambleton Town Center in Ashburn for the annual 5K, family fun run, and 10K!

Since its’ inception, the Loudoun Lyme 5K, 1K and 10K has raised close to $200,000 in funding for Lyme Disease awareness and education for National Capital Lyme Disease, or NatCapLyme.   I am proud to have served every year on the Steering Committee and as a Platinum sponsor.  In addition to donating my time, I’m happy to have donated over $10,000 for Lyme awareness.

I know many of you personally suffer from this disease, while many of us know either a close friend or family member that deals with the symptoms of Lyme every day.  Although it’s an epidemic here in the United States, it’s also one of the most-unknown illnesses.  People simply don’t know the risk is there, and they underestimate the seriousness of the disease!

In addition to the 2 races and fun run, there will be a Lyme exhibition, featuring exhibitors surrounding Lyme disease awareness, prevention and treatment.   There will also be games for the kids to play and enjoy.

Please check for ticks on yourself and your family members as our weather warms up, and become well informed about the risk and prevention.

I hope to see you Sunday May 17 @ Brambleton!

Lyme’s Disease Could Be Lurking In Your Yard

With Spring finally here – tick season is upon us. Loudoun County has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease infection in the United States, and the highest rate in Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Make sure that you take measures to prevent Lyme disease, starting in your own backyard.

Matt Elliott Realty is a proud sponsor of the Loudoun Lyme 5K Run/Walk that takes place annually. This year’s race will take place in Brambleton on May 17th. We hope you’ll join us in raising awareness about Lymes Disease.