This is episode 20 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast.

Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support.

On today's podcast, Fred interviews Bonnie Crater, Co-Founder of the Center for Lyme Action. When Fred conducted the research for his book "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," he realized he had no idea of the political issues surrounding Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and the lack of Federal Government funding the diseases received, compared to other diseases.

On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Bonnie discusses the history of Lyme disease funding advocacy and the strides that have been made in recent years.

She also discusses the upcoming Virtual Fly-Ins, where Lyme disease advocates will have an opportunity to discuss the challenges behind the diseases with their elected officials.

If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.

The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.