Move That Lymph
As many of you may know, I have been personally cycling with lymphedema off and on for about 3 years. Do you ride a bike or do spin class with lymphedema? This year we decided to make it a challenge called the Manic Lymphatic Cycle & Hydration Challenge! Cycling is more popular than you think. […]
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Welcome to the second #MOVETHATLYMPH Virtual Race for 2021!! We are so proud to present the first ever fun color run in the challenge series. June is Lipedema Awareness Month! It is also highlights National Cancer Survivors Day® for all who have been impacted by cancer in some form. All of you are courageous and we […]
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Challenge duration: May 1 – 31, 2021 Registration window: April 19 – May 5, 2021 It’s time to SWEAT!! A great way to detox is to sweat it out. At Lymphie Strong we are always evolving and updating our themes for our challenges. This year is no exception. For the first time ever, we will […]
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Love of Lisa Cancer & Lymphedema Fund Sponsors 5 FREE Registrations for the Lymphie Strong Zumba Challenge!! Founder Lisa Stillman reached out to me this morning and generously paid for 5 free registrations for the Lymphie Strong Muevelo Zumba Fitness Challenge starting tomorrow April 1. Registration ends April 3, 2021. ABOUT The 501c3 nonprofit Love […]
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Our Mission Our mission is to assist in providing necessary treatment to pediatric lymphedema patients who are in financial need, help raise awareness, and promote education of this disease. Our Vision Brylan’s Feat Foundation is determined to serve as a resource and advocate for children and their families who have been impacted by lymphedema. –Brylan’s […]
Read MoreOver the last years, working as a patient advocate, I continuously see how patients with lymphedema are in doubt about what kind of physical activity they can do. Not only are patients worried about if the activity will increase their swelling but also if it will make their lymphedema worse in the long run. And […]
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The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is an all-volunteer organization of patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry partners. Our mission is to advance lymphedema care in the United States by advocating for improved insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. For this purpose we work to increase awareness of and education about lymphedema amongst […]
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The following poem I See Your Rare was written by Dr. Andrea Leifer, DPT, CLT, WCC as a tribute to the lymphedema community for lymphedema awareness month. Thank you so much for writing this poignant piece. May we all shine this month and beyond! The rare disease community and its supporters come together to share […]
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Lymphedema Awareness is important all year round, and we all do our best to spread the information. March is just a little bit special because it is our month to shine, so we go all out with March 6th designated as World Lymphedema Day. This year is a little bit different for me since I’m […]
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Welcome to the first #MOVETHATLYMPH Virtual Race for 2021!! We are so proud to present the 3rd Annual Lymphie Strong Virtual Half Marathon/10K/5K for 2021. March is Lymphedema Awareness Month! There is no better time to join in the fun of moving while simultaneously increasing lymphatic health awareness to all around you in your family and […]
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