“Because CIAAG tirelessly advocates for the chronic pain community. ”

“CIAAG works very hard to help all those with chronic pain/illness. Many of us can't help ourselves stand up for our rights but they do. ”

“Millions of chronic and intractable pain patients are being horrifically harmed through the denial of ethical pain relief and medical care. CIAAG is working hard to expose the truth of WHY our Government is pushing such a harmful agenda, and to CHANGE this. CIAAG fights for the most despised members of society, the chronically ill and disabled.”

“Tireless advocacy despite horrible discrimination and harmful medical abuse ”

“Working for patients that need the medicine being taken from them for their pain. They are chronically ill yet work to help others”

“In spite of their own chronic illnesses, they work tirelessly to advocate for all pain patients. ”

“CIAAG's concerned for everyone's better health!”

“Lauren advocates for the chronically ill community in spite of the fact that she is ill herself. Her passion is teaching people how to advocate for their own medical care. ”

“Despite being a chronic pain patient herself Lauren is fighting tirelessly for the rights of all patients. She never stops regardless of what she is going through personally. She is a beautiful example of an advocate & a leader. Lauren cares so much for others and is always willing to help others if & when they need it. ”

“Outstanding support for chronic pain community ”

“Lauren has always advocated for issues and people that she believes in. She does not want to see other people going through the same issues that she has. She also provides resources for others to advocate for themselves.”

“She and Shasta are working hard to help pain patients regain their right to be treated”

“CIAAG has tried very hard for the chronic pain community.”

“CIAAG has helped me to stand up for myself and share information with other people. They show great strength, knowledge and compassion. I can only hope to be the advocate they are someday.”

“Lauren is and has been a pro active voice in the pain community. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her several times & her work ethic is impeccable. She is always working tirelessly for the pain community, even while battling her own chronic pain illnesses. She deserves the Best in Community award as she is always fighting for new ways to help”

“CIAAG works tirelessly for others ”

“I had reached the end of my rope. I felt I was battling my physicians and politicians just to be treated as a human being. I came across CIAAG's Facebook page and has truly changed my life. They care not only about their difficulties but ours as well. Now I have an advocate and a cheerleader. ”

“My name is Shasta Rayne & I am the VP of CIAAG. Part of being an exceptional leader is knowing how to work well with others. She is always open to new ideas therefore I find working with her to be motivating & inspiring. Her leadership skills matched with her respect for those she works with are attributable to her success as a patient advocate.”

“Lauren created CIAAG as a result of her own experience as a patient. She knew what it was like to feel alone with no place to go for help. She single-handedly created CIAAG to help others so they would have a place to go to learn how to better advocate for themselves and others. She turned her own personal nightmare into something positive and good”

“CIAAG is a hero in the pain community!!!”

“This is the kindest caring individual that I have ever had the opportunity to collaborate with. CIAAG cares for everyone.”

“Her tireless search for the truth, despite debilitating health conditions. ”

“CIAAG tirelessly advocates for those who suffer with chronic painful conditions. ”

“I’ve been in pain for years and I can tell you it isn’t always easy to show compassion when you are suffering. I’ve seen so many of the videos where you can tell she is in pain yet she takes time to share with our CIAAG community information and help. ”

“CIAAG works for all pain patients for treatment of painful illnesses, all way having one also. Goes to great lengths to help others”

“CIAAG helps everyone with no prejudice”

“While going through some personal blessings that did not come without enormous challenge such as successfully carrying a child while being herself chronically ill, Lauren has faced fearlessly and with dedication and finesse the challenges that come with Pain & Civil Rights Advocacy and Activism. It is not for the faint of heart”

“CIAAG has came on board and made a huge difference with political leaders”

"The founders of this group are working tiredlessly to protect the rights of pain patients everywhere. They are fighting to protect people like myself who suffer with chronic debilitating pain by ensuring that we will always have access to healthcare that respects and acknowledges us as pain sufferers."

"Making people aware that chronic pain patients need pain relief and they are NOT the problem. Chronic pain patients are educated about usage of pain relief medications by their prescribing physician and teaching videos. Patients are regularly tested at random to make sure their levels of usage are in range. Chronic Illness Advocacy & Awareness fights hard for the patient to have a meaningful life and is not lumped in with the street addict who has caused this misconception."

"CIAAG is a very professional advocacy group providing its members with up-to-date information in a well organized fashion. CIAAG also provides an excellent forum where members can come together to share ideas and experiences."

"The founders of this group are exceptional at keeping the members well informed of changes in all states that are impacting chronic pain patients. They are working tirelessly to protect the rights of the chronically I'll patients and their caregivers."

"The founder of the group is also a chronic pain patient. She totally understands the struggle, and relentlessly fights for the rights of the patient with chronic illnesses and pain."

"Support from others whom have chronic pain. and informative post that can be helpful from others in the group. The support is the most important."

"The most inspired and educated, motivated and determined group of pain patients intent on restoring the rights of individuals in pain to receive humane treatment. Through education, information and legislative action they will turn this ship around."

"The founders of this group are exceptional at keeping the members well informed of changes in all states that are impacting chronic pain patients. They are working tirelessly to protect the rights of the chronically ill patients and their caregivers."

"A+++++5 stars! Lauren is a strong, amazing woman. She's fighting the largest ever Human Rights Battle America has ever seen. The Pain care Crisis has grown to devastating proportions.

She spoke at the UNITED NATIONS yesterday. Bless her Heart."

"This is an amazing resource for pain patients and those who are supporting pain patients!!!! Stay Strong!!"

"A must for anyone suffering from chronic pain."

"Their work to help get the word out to those making these inhumane decisions to cut medications from legitimate chronic pain patients."

"I found this group after reading an article in USA today! I am finding the information on this page very helpful!"

"I recommend Chronic Illness Advocacy and Awareness Group because I believe that it is a human right to be able to live a pain free life, and that the zealots who believe

the media hype about opioid overdoses should find out what it's like to live with chronic pain and be denied medication."

"It helps to discuss our difficulties with others facing the same type of medical battles."

"We are so thankful for people like CIAAG that stands up for us!! Someone has to hear us this is horror."

"It gives me hope to see other people standing up for those of us with disabilities and chronic pain. Thank you!"

"It gives me hope to see other people standing up for those of us with disabilities and chronic pain. Thank you!"

"Thank you for giving chronic pain patients a voice!"

"They give you the facts about this opioid epidemic."