2004 proved to be another incredible year for the Turn the Corner Foundation. We continued to focus on the training and education of domestic and international Lyme-literate physicians as well as a host of other programs dedicated to advance the research and education needed to combat this devastating disease.

Even hurricane Ivan could not prevent the third annual At the Net Tennis Event and Tournament from being another huge success. The scheduled Saturday start was pushed off until the rain date of Sunday, and Mother Nature cooperated by providing us with a beautiful day. Despite the date change, we were still able to meet our fundraising goals and provide a wonderful experience for all involved.

While much of our expected media coverage was washed out by Ivan, we were still fortunate to gain enough coverage to spread our important message to millions of people. I was interviewed by the Eastern Queen Gazette, CD 101.9 and Jim Watkins, main anchor of WPIX Ð WB 11.

We are pleased to announce that the Foundation raised over $240,000, which brings our cumulative donations close to $1,000,000. Please remember that special donations have been made to cover all costs of the event, which enables us to donate 100% of the dollars raised directly towards our cause.

We are also very proud to announce the creation of a committee of Medical Advisors, including some of the most well known Lyme-literate physicians in the country. These doctors are a great addition to our team, and we look forward to working with them.

I want to personally thank the volunteers, board members, medical advisors, individuals and companies who have continuously supported us since our inception, along with all of the newer people and corporations whose donations and support have made it possible for us to make such tremendous progress. I also want to thank my husband, Rich Grodin, who is the co-founder of Turn the Corner. Rich's endless support and tireless efforts to take Turn the Corner to the next level has proved to be a great success time and time again.

While we are off to a great start, there is still much progress to be made, and we hope you will continue to help us turn the corner on Lyme disease. Enjoy the newsletter and please remember that Lyme disease is a serious epidemic, and you and/or a loved one May Have It and Not Know It. If you are being tested or treated for Lyme disease, be sure to inquire if your physician is Lyme literate.

Sincerely,

Staci and Rich Grodin

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