Time For Lyme Gala Fundraiser

GREENWICH — “Time for Lyme Rocks Miami’s South Beach,” a fundraising gala, will take place on Saturday, April 2, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. This is the fourth major fundraiser of its kind hosted by Time for Lyme, a nonprofit Lyme disease prevention, education, research, and advocacy network.

The event will benefit the Columbia University Lyme Disease Research Center, as well as Lyme disease education and awareness programs.

Nationally recognized author Amy Tan will attend the event and accept the Time for Lyme Public Awareness Award for her efforts to raise awareness of issues related to chronic Lyme disease. Brian Fallon, MD, director of the Columbia Lyme Disease Research Center and association professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, will also participate in the evening’s program.

Attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception and gourmet dinner, a live and silent auction, and entertainment and dancing. Tickets begin at $350, with various levels of support available. For additional information, call 203-969-1333 or send email to TimeForLyme@aol.com.