GREENWICH, Conn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the millions affected by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, progress depends on research, education, and a community willing to invest in both. On June 8, that community came together at Greenwich Country Club for Global Lyme Alliance's 2026 Celebrity Golf & Pickleball Classic, raising more than $315,000 to advance research and patient support programs.
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