Welcome To The Lighthouse

Lymphedema Network

Our Focus

Since its founding around a dining room table in 1993, the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network (LLN) has grown to become one of the most recognized, respected and fast-growing non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting education and awareness about this disease we call lymphedema and provide assistance and support, not only for those afflicted with this disease but for their families, friends and even their healthcare providers.

With the launch of our new look and website, we hope those who come here will find the information needed to expand their knowledge and understanding of this disease.

The LLN has many goals and our mission is constantly expanding.

It seems as soon as one project is completed, another slips into its place. The LLN Board of Directors is very dedicated to serving those in the world of lymphatics and lymphatic disorders. We have no paid staff; only patients, medical professionals and community volunteers who donate their time and energy to keep our wonderful organization moving in a positive direction. When asked how best to serve the LLN, I always say, "Attend our events, become a spokesperson for lymphedema and volunteer". Bring us your concerns and we will help you! Bring us your ideas and we will work to make them happen! In the end, HELP US! HELP OTHERS!

Joan White,

Director

OUR MISSION

The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network is a 501 (C) (3) organization of individuals who are lymphedema patients, or who have an interest in lymphedema. Our goal is to educate, promote awareness, and provide support for lymphedema patients, the medical community, family and caregivers, insurance companies, the general public, and lymphedema support groups.

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Lymphedema: An Interview with Joan White, Lighthouse Lymphedema Network (Episode 80, To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow) on BusinessRadioX.com

Joan White with the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network was Dr. Morrow’s guest on this episode of To Your Health. She and Dr. Morrow discussed what lymphedema is, what causes it, and the evolution of treatment over the years. They also talked about how to find certified therapists, the need for research on children with lymphedema, the future of treatment, and more.

To Your Health is brought to you by Village Medical (formerly Morrow Family Medicine), which brings the care back to healthcare.

Click on the Play button to view Sigvaris’ Faces of Lymphedema video. This video was produced by Sigvaris, Inc. a compression garment manufacturer located in Peachtree City. Their video was made to highlight the Faces of Lymphedema.

We would like thank all who gave to the LLN through Georgia Gives Day. Although the annual Georgia Gives Day is in November of every year, you can give here on our website directly. We appreciate everyone’s support of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network.
When Joan White was diagnosed with Lymphedema back in the 1980’s, she had no one to turn to for help. She was faced with a debilitating illness that was progressively worsening, and there were no medical professionals available who could offer any assistance.
Out of Joan’s personal struggle was born The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network. She founded this nonprofit organization in 1993 with the mission to increase awareness and general knowledge of the condition known as Lymphedema so that others would not have to battle as she did to find assistance. Since this time, through the tireless efforts of volunteers, the LLN has continued to grow and gain recognition while educating and assisting patients, families, caregivers, the medical community, insurance companies, and other Lymphedema support groups.