LymeLight Foundation

We have LOVED our years-long partnership with Gretchen Bayless and Roamerica, whose mission is to provide comfortable, fun and safe ways for everyone, including those with illnesses and limitations, to enjoy the outdoors. LymeLight provides handy "tick kits" to protect their travelers, each including a Tick Key for safe tick removal, Tick Tock Naturals organic insect repellant, Ticks-N-All 100% natural tick repellant wipes, and our informative "What You Need To Know About... Lyme" brochure. It is so good for the body, mind and soul to enjoy nature - and a few handy tips, tricks and tools can make all your outdoor experiences fun, safe and worry-free. #strongertogether #PartnershipsMatter #Lyme #lymedisease #Lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarrior #lymewarriors #childreninneed #TheMoreYouKnow

Read Taite's #StoryofHope: "Taite is doing so well thanks to your organization's help. The treatments his grant covered allowed us to get him continuous care, which was critical to his recovery from various Lyme diagnoses and PANS. Taite is a high school sophomore and thriving. He is an honor roll student, on track to go to a 4-year college, and really committed to doing well in school. ... He is on the Cross Country team and won many races on the JV level. He is also really committed to caring for his body. We hired a nutritionist to help him learn how to eat right and condition or races and he took it very seriously. He is also a Cross Country Mountain Bike competitor and a member of the local New England Wompatuck Warriors Bike Team. This year he came in 1st Place and won the Junior Title as a sophomore. He trained really hard for this and his coaches are all so proud of him, as are we. The journey was long and hard, but I am praying he will continue leading a healthy, healing path. Thank you for all you do to help kids recover and get the help they need." #StoriesOfHope #Lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymewarrior #lymestrong #childreninneed

Our 10th annual and first-ever hybrid #DartforArt event raised an incredible $265,000 (net) for children suffering from #lymedisease ~ that's more than 26 full treatment grants!! The evening kicked off with catered dinners, followed by a heartfelt Welcome from our Executive Director, and wrapped up with 2 fun-filled hours of online "darting for art". THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 10th anniversary event! We featured 195 pieces of original art from 164 d...onating artists. We are forever grateful for all of your support over the last 10 years, and look forward to continuing our mission for the next 10!! THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS ~ Michelangelo ($10,000): Garden Gate Events Picasso ($5,000): Ariat Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP Foothill Chiropractic and Wellness Center Pacific Frontier Medical Dali ($2,500): AIM Center for Personalized Medicine (Dr. Tania Dempsey) LifeSource Water Systems Chagall ($1,250): Beyond Balance, Inc. Cheryl Bower: San Francisco & San Mateo County Real Estate Consultant Charles Griffith, Realtor, Griffith Partners/Sotheby's International Realty Heritage Bank Kerns Fine Jewelry Marin Natural Medicine Clinic Payne Financial Consulting, Inc. Premier Plastic Surgery San Francisco Preventive Medical Group THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING GALLERIES: Andra Norris Gallery ArtHaus Hackett Mill Gallery Inclusions Gallery The Studio Shop #strongertogether #artforgood #artforhealing #artforhealth #lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarrior #childreninneed

Amazing news for #lyme patients!! & a HUGE thanks to the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for making this happen! "The Cohen Center for Health and Recovery from Tick-Borne Diseases, supported by a $16 million gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, will be the first in New York City to offer dedicated treatment for people with Lyme and related diseases. The foundation’s gift will also fund a national clinical trials network that will focus on identifying more effective treatments for patients with Lyme and tick-borne diseases."

Read grant recipient, Kalisha's, #StoryofHope: "I am a Livestock Research Associate for Mississippi State University while getting my MBA in Administration, so I have very long days filled with intense manual labor. It is very difficult to keep up this pace as a Lyme patient. The manual work has led to third-stage degeneration in two discs, so chiropractic visits are a huge part of my need right now. I visit my clinical Lyme doctor every 3 months to rotate medicine so I ...can keep the infections on their toes. My doctor and I work hard to find the right treatment balance so I can still function and do my job. With the grant money I have received, I will be able to address my need for co-infection testing. I will also be able to start the laser treatment my doctor recommended. The largest part of my life that Lyme has hurt is my ability to teach. I love going to conferences, meetings, and field days hosted by the University to teach adults and children about livestock. Now, I am unable to describe things in a coherent manner and have shied away from public speaking. I am a single household income and before I got diagnosed I had just enough to cover bills. It is so overwhelming to live paycheck to paycheck and then be told insurance does not cover any of my testing or treatment. I spent a lot of nights crying and praying on how I was supposed to handle this by myself at 25. Thank you for my grant so I may get the treatment I need to live a productive lifestyle!" #StoriesOfHope #Lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymewarrior #lymestrong #childreninneed

"I am deeply grateful to everyone at LymeLight for helping Miles recover! I can't tell you how different it is this time around, now that he's been properly diagnosed. I feel like it's two steps forward, one step back with his recovery (instead of just becoming more and more ill). Miles feels consistently better than he did two months ago, even if it's only by a bit. He's been so patient with the recovery process. He went for a jog recently - and even though he only jogged t...wo blocks, it was more than he's physically been able to do in years! He also seems less sensitive to direct sunlight, which is a huge improvement. Miles has had a good attitude through most of this. It’s been challenging. But he’s strong and we will figure this out. I hope that with each update we share, steady progress has been made. So much gratitude!" - Lela, grant recipient, Miles', mother #StoriesOfHope #Lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymewarrior #lymestrong #childreninneed

We are honored and humbled to be a Grant Recipient of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and partner in their efforts to increase awareness and treatment of #lymedisease and its co-infections. THANK YOU for the groundbreaking work you do in this space and for recognizing our part in ushering positive change for the next generation! #StrongerTogether #lyme #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarrior #childreninneed

Yolanda Hadid shares her story with Vogue magazine in her mission to lift the veil on Lyme disease. #lymeawareness

Our long-time supporter and Lyme warrior friend, Mike, is staying cozy and stylish this winter sporting a jogger set from The Navy Collection. Shop our Loungewear Collection to support children and young adults in need of Lyme treatment! SHOP HERE: lymelightfoundation.org/shop #givehope #getloungewear #apparelforgood #lyme #lymedisease #ymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarrior #childreninneed

We were ecstatic to be able to continue our 10-year-long tradition of visiting Hunters Point Shipyard Artists and ICB Artists Association to collect pieces for our upcoming #DartForArt annual fundraiser! Even through masks and social distancing, the beauty that lives within these buildings and the love that we have for these artists shines bright. We are eager to showcase their works at an in-person Art Preview (small groups, details to follow) and offer Virtual Darting t...he night of the event. Pictured (L->R): Paul Gibson, Hunters Point Shipyard Artist Susan Spies, Hunters Point Shipyard Artist Kathryn Kain, Hunters Point Shipyard Artist Sharon Paster Art, ICB Artist Liz Brozell, ICB Artist Carla Roth, ICB Artist Get your ticket(s) here! lymelightfoundation.org/events/dart-for-art-2021 #artforgood #artforhealing #lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarriors #childreninneed

Thank you Lyme Warrior for sending these uplifting #SmileBoxes to our Grant Recipients!! They bring such happiness to young #lymewarriors and remind them that they're not alone on their journey to healing! "My kids were so thrilled!!! This was so appreciated, unexpected and thoughtful. Thank you so much!!" #seasonofgiving #lymewarrior #lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #childreninneed

Such an important #PSA about the spread of #lymedisease among children. We have been so honored, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, to partner with you over the years! THANK YOU for helping children receive the much-needed treatment for them to regain their lives and open up new possibilities. We are forever grateful! #StrongerTogether #TogetherWeFight #lyme #lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarrior #StoriesOfHope #ChildrenInNeed

We are in the midst of collecting art for our biggest event of the year...#DARTFORART!! Artists, Collectors and Private Donors: There are still TWO MORE WEEKS to donate an original work of art to an amazing cause ~ helping children get much-needed treatment for #lymedisease. THANK YOU to all the wonderful artists who have contributed over the years, this event would not be possible without your giving hearts and beautiful works of art! ... Submit your art here: lymelightfoundation.org/call-to-artists Pictured (L to R): Liz Brozell, ICB Artists Association Maria Burtis, ICB Artists Association Dominique Caron, The Studio Shop Maeve Croghan, Hunters Point Studios Terri Froelich Art, ICB Artists Association Paul Gibson, The Studio Shop Bibby Gignilliat, ICB Artists Association Bruce Katz Studio, Hunters Point Studios Kathryn Keller Artist, ICB Artists Association KATY KUHN, The Studio Shop Katja Leibenath, Paintings, 1044 Revere, SF Nancy Miller Art, ICB Artists Association Larry Morace, Hunters Point Studios Stephen Namara, Andra Norris Gallery Sharon Paster Art, ICB Artists Association Carla Roth, STUDIO Gallery, SF Hilary Sheehan, ICB Artists Association Susan Spies, Hunters Point Studios Victoria Veedell's Studio, Yosemite Place, SF

"He sends His 'special messengers' to help in such trying times. We are ever so grateful to Him. And to YOU! His very 'special messengers'. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! May He repay you for your kindness and give you the strength and ability to continue your great activities!" - Sara Fuchs, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Abraham #StoriesOfHope #Lyme #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymestrong #lymewarrior #ChildrenInNeed

"I cannot thank you enough for your continued support and the additional grant funding! This means the world to me. In such an unpredictable year, it is so reassuring to know that I will be able to continue to afford my treatment. I could not do this without you all and am so thankful for the work you do and the help you give to so many! Lyme is really hard, but I am so grateful to have found such a positive community that helps make it more manageable. Thank you so much!!" - LymeLight grant recipient, Alex #StoriesOfHope #lyme #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #lymewarrior #lymestrong #childreninneed

As the trying year of 2020 draws to a close, The LymeLight team wishes all of you a happy and healthy new year filled with peace, new adventures and blessings!! "This grant is such a blessing to receive. Thank you for making it possible for Ardon to get the treatment he needs! Christy, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Ardon... #HappyNewYear #newbeginnings #lymedisease #Lyme #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymediseaseawareness #lymeawareness #StoriesOfHope #childreninneed

Emily and her partner planned a wedding for earlier this year, which they ended up having to cancel. They made the most of their would-be wedding day, along with daughter, Lily. "I've been practicing a lot of gratitude over these past few months, especially for the support of our family, friends, community, jobs, and this amazing foundation. I like to believe that everything happens for a reason, even if the reason is unclear or painful at first. Thank you so much for this! ...It means the absolute world to me and I could not be more grateful. It's been a long journey, and is a huge relief knowing I can finally get the help I need." #lyme #lymedisease #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #storiesofhope #childreninneed

Love seeing the smiles on our Grant Recipients' faces upon receiving their Smile Boxes right around the holidays! #seasonofgiving #smileboxes #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymedisease #childreninneed

The LymeLight team wishes all of you, your families and loved ones a VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY! We are so grateful for our growing community of Grant Recipients, Supporters and Medical Professionals. Warmest wishes for HEALTH AND HAPPINESS in 2021!! Pictured: The Bell Family (7 of their 8 children are LymeLight Grant Recipients)

As this trying year comes to a close, let us acknowledge the truly amazing work done by one of our colleagues in #lyme, The Center for Lyme Action: In total the federal government plans to spend $91M in FY21 vs. $55M in FY20, a 65% increase in spending on #lymedisease. This number is an historic increase in funding for Lyme disease and yet we are just at the beginning of our journey. WOW! THANK YOU to the #CenterforLymeAction for accomplishing this feat for our community!!

Thank you Lyme Warrior, for choosing LymeLight Grant Recipients to receive Smile Boxes! We applaud your efforts to bring sunshine and hope to children struggling with #lymedisease. #lymewarriors #lymestrong #Lyme #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #seasonofgiving #childreninneed

"We appreciate all your prayers as we fly out to #LymeStop in Idaho. The day-to-day life of Lyme and its co-infections is so mentally, physically and financially exhausting! We are so grateful to LymeLight for this grant and so thankful that a foundation like this exists. These are the faces of HOPE! ~ Michelle, mother of LymeLight grant recipients, Eliza, Amelia and Olivia Eliza is 16 and was adopted from China. She suffers from Malaria, in addition to #lyme and Barton...ella. Her mother, along with her adoptive sisters, all suffer from #lymedisease. Amelia had difficulty functioning in day-to-day life until her diagnosis in 2017. Olivia (not pictured) is expecting her first child and will be receiving treatment from LymeStop. #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymediseaseawareness #seasonofgiving #giveback #storiesofhope #lymeawareness #childreninneed

Check out our new and elevated LymeLight Foundation Loungewear Collection, designed by the generous and talented, Lady of Lyme! There is truly something for everybody: from fashionable t-shirts and hats, to stylish joggers and sports bras, in a variety of cozy materials and warm hues. Our "classic" LymeLight t-shirts and accessories are also still available for purchase, as well as adorable t-shirts and leggings for kids! THANK YOU, Lady of Lyme, for designing these truly... beautiful pieces that do so much good for our community! Shop now at lymelightfoundation.org/shop!!

Our final grant application deadline of the year is Thursday, December 31st! Apply NOW so we can ensure your application is complete before the deadline! We recently updated our online grants system, making it easier and more intuitive for you to use. If you ever have any questions, you can always reach out to our Grants Coordinator, Kate, at [email protected]. Visit our Grants page for information on how to apply! lymelightfoundation.org/grants... LymeLight provides grants to children and young adults through age 25 who do not have the means to pay for medical treatment for #lymedisease.

"Trevor was so excited about receiving his grant for continued treatment and LymeLight goodies! It has been amazing to see the progress he has made over this past year and we look forward to the day that this is all in the past. Thank you again!" - Christina, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Trevor #storyofhope #lyme #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

To date, #AmazonSmile has donated over $11,000 to LymeLight Foundation! THANK YOU, Amazon Smile!! You can support LymeLight at NO cost to you, EVERY time you shop, by ordering at SMILE.AMAZON.COM and choosing us as your "Charity of Choice". EVERY eligible Amazon purchase you make in the future will result in .5% back to us, helping children suffering with #lymedisease get much-needed medication and treatment.

We are so grateful to be a part of your journey to health, Lily and Meredith!! Love and blessings this holiday season! . . . Lily’s mom here We were so honored to be pictured on the donation card for the @lymelightfoundation With Lily’s new test results, we are in for an even longer uphill battle in 2021. Our doctor’s exact words were, You know this is just the beginning again, right? It feels almost like the last 5 years just got thrown out the window. But I know ...how hard I have fought and how strong we are. We CAN keep going. The LymeLight Foundation has not only made treatment options available to us, they have given us a sense of community and hope. Healing Lyme is difficult, heart wrenching, and exhausting, mentally & physically. Finding others who can relate to our struggle is such a blessing. Thank you, LymeLight, for all you have given us!

"It's been 5 years since Brayden received his grant. My son is now essentially symptom-free through IVig infusions that would never have been possible without this grant. Look how strong he is! He is one of the top martial artists in his national federation. Thank you, LymeLight!!" Stacey, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Brayden #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lyme #lymeawareness #StoriesOfHope #childreninneed

THANK YOU to everyone who supported us on #GivingTuesday!! TOGETHER, with our TRIPLE-MATCH, we raised over $270,000 to help children suffering with #lymedisease receive much-needed medical treatment. We are overwhelmed by your generosity! We also want to give a big shout-out to those who created #GivingTuesday fundraisers on social media benefitting LymeLight Foundation. You have increased what we are able to raise by reaching out to your communities in the name of Lyme and we are SO VERY grateful!! #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lyme #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #childreninneed

Little Otis is LymeLight's youngest Grant Recipient, coming to us at just 11 months old. He suffered from rashes and constant itching and would writhe around and cry out in pain. Otis' grant helped pay for his much-needed hyperbaric oxygen treatment (shown in photo), supplements and antibiotics that were not covered by insurance. "As a single mom, also sick with #chroniclyme, it was heartbreaking to discover my little guy would have to struggle with this as well. After recei...ving Otis' grant, so many more options opened up and I was able to focus on his path to healing. It made all the difference. He is on the road to recovery now! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. At a time when I felt helpless, because of my own #lyme journey as well, LymeLight was there to support us!" - Kali, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Otis Help transform the lives of children suffering from #lymedisease, like little Otis, by giving TODAY to TRIPLE-MATCH your donation!! bit.ly/3mN9Q7c #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #storyofhope #lymestrong #lymewarrior #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #storyofhope #chronicillness #childreninneed

Every $1 donated TODAY, on #GivingTuesday, will be TRIPLED by our very generous matching donors! Your support will help children, like Chloe, receive life-saving medication and treatment for #lymedisease. "It has impacted our family immensely; having to pay for the testing, the treatment, the doctors appointments... This foundation has helped us get started, and be able to continue, with our treatment path. None of it is covered by insurance, so it is a huge opportunit...y for us to be able to use this money to pay for that." - Michelle, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Chloe TRIPLE-MATCH your donation TODAY!! bit.ly/3mN9Q7c #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #lyme #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #childreninneed

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish everyone in the LymeLight community, from our wonderful grant recipients and medical practitioners, to our amazing donors and supporters, a blessed holiday! We are so very THANKFUL for all of you!! #strongertogether #seasonofgratitude #seasonofthanks #givethanks #seasonofgiving #GivingTuesday #lymedisease #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #childreninneed

Give the gift of hope TIMES THREE this #GivingTuesday! Help LymeLight transform the lives of children and young adults sick with #lymedisease, like Leah. Adopted from China, Leah lost her adoptive father in high school, a tragedy that triggered a seizure disorder. She was hospitalized and diagnosed with encephalopathy. By her senior year, an array of physical and psychiatric symptoms set in; joint pain, numbness, bladder issues, light and sound sensitivity, auditory and visua...l hallucinations, fatigue and metal fogginess. Medical specialists ordered bloodwork, MRIs, CTs, a lumbar puncture, EEGs and EKGs, which yielded no conclusions. Her mother finally found an integrative doctor who suspected #lyme. Results came back positive for Lyme, Bartonella and Anaplasmosis. Leah took 47 pills a day and her mother worked 2 jobs to support 5 children. She had to put medical expenses on credit cards and was terrified for the future. Leah's grant paid for her last rounds of antibiotics and will continue to pay for her supplements and doctor’s appointments. I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without this treatment for my Lyme and other infections. I feel like I am getting back to myself!" TRIPLE YOUR DONATION through Dec 1 bit.ly/3mN9Q7c #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #childreninneed

Gabe was diagnosed with #lymedisease at 3 years old with a classic bullseye rash. He's been on antibiotics many, many times. They would suppress his symptoms, making his family think he had 'recovered', then return after a year or two. Gabe was working, training in martial arts and rock climbing regularly. As his academics started becoming increasingly difficult, he had to stop all other activities. His comprehension suffered and increased anxiety complicated his academic str...uggles. He advocated for himself to administrators and teachers, explaining he needed more time for his work before he even knew what the problem was. Then, his #lyme practitioner explained the disease may be affecting his brain and, suddenly, it all made sense. The expense of needing a PICC line and starting IV treatments led him to LymeLight. His grant enables him to seek treatment with a neurological Lyme specialist and freed up funds for him to get a tutor to help finish high school. Gabe said, "I'm still trying to find the right treatments, but I have high expectations for recovery!" TRIPLE-MATCH YOUR DONATION TODAY bit.ly/3mN9Q7c #StrongerTogether #seasonofgiving #StoriesOfHope #lymestrong #lymewarrior #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #chronicillness

Diagnosed at birth with a genetic bone disorder, Riley underwent 26 surgeries to straighten and lengthen her leg. In 2016, doctors found a brain mass and she survived a complicated surgery to remove it. In 2019, Riley had symptoms of an under-active thyroid and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Even on medication, she continued to experience fatigue, headaches, brain fog and body aches and pains. Her doctor suggested a #lyme test to see if it might be the underlying cau...se. Her results came back positive. Insurance would not cover Lyme Literate Medical Doctor appointments or recommended Lyme treatments. With her father working in retail and her mother working as a substitute teacher, they were in a desperate position when the pandemic hit. They had already spent most of their savings on treatment. Luckily, Riley's mom met a LymeLight family at the doctor's office who encouraged them to apply for a grant. Riley's mother says, "She is such a bright ray of sunshine and we cannot wait to see our girl beaming at full light again!" EVERY $1 DONATED, now through December 1, BECOMES $3! Your generous support helps children and young adults suffering with #lymedisease, like Riley, get much-needed medication and treatment. TRIPLE-MATCH TODAY! bit.ly/3mN9Q7c #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #lymestrong #lymewarrior #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #storyofhope #chronicillness #childreninneed

Give the gift of health this #GivingTuesday! Help us transform the lives of children and young adults, like Lucas, suffering with #lymedisease. 100% of donations directly fund treatment grants and every $1 becomes $3 through December 1, thanks to our generous donors! Lucas came home from camp with a tick on the back of his leg. The next day, he started experiencing flu-like symptoms. The pediatrician was unconcerned it was #lyme, as there was no bullseye rash. When Lucas’ sym...ptoms did not go away, his mother sought a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor who immediately recognized Lyme and prescribed proper antibiotics and supplements. Lucas is 1 of 4 children living in a single-income household and his family was worried they wouldn't be able to afford the frequent doctor visits and high cost of supplements he needed. The additional treatments the doctor suggested could not even be considered, like infrared therapy and acupuncture. "I can't imagine what shape Lucas would be in if it weren’t for the LymeLight grant. We're so thankful! Having these resources has made it possible for Lucas to get all the treatment he needs and given us such hope and peace." DONATE NOW THROUGH DEC 1! bit.ly/3mN9Q7c #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #childreninneed

For the first time ever, we are excited to announce TRIPLE-MATCHING, now through December 1st! Thanks to our very generous matching donors, our Facebook goal of $10,000 will become $30,000 this year, funding THREE full treatment grants for children in need. Help us reach our goal and provide much-needed relief to those suffering with Lyme disease! LymeLight's mission is to provide grants for children and young adults with Lyme disease who cannot afford the care. We have awarded $6 million in treatment grants to 900 individuals in 49 states. Help us reach even more!!

#GivingTuesday is December 1!! Now, more than ever, children like Emmett who are suffering from Lyme disease need the gift of healing and hope. "Thank you, LymeLight, for the chance to heal my sweet boy! He has been improving so much since beginning his treatment. Since receiving his grant, we have stocked up on everything he needs and scheduled his next 2 much-needed appointments. After each LDI dose he has a language explosion and a reduction in negative symptoms. It... is so wonderful. We can't wait to see what improvements happen next!" - Rylie, mother of LymeLight grant recipient, Emmett DONATE NOW THROUGH DEC 1 bit.ly/3mN9Q7c Many employers have matching gift programs. Don't forget to see if your donation can be QUADRUPLED! lymelightfoundation.org/employer-matching/ #strongertogether #seasonofgiving #lymedisease #lyme #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

Trunk or treat!! There are so many fun and safe ways to enjoy the magic of Halloween, whether by car, bike, golf cart, or in the comfort of your own home! Check out some of these creative ways to celebrate. We hope you all have a spook-tacular day!

THANK YOU, Avril Lavigne and The Avril Lavigne Foundation, for providing this amazing experience to a group of LymeLight grant recipients!! It was so special for them see themselves on the big screen during your show! For our community especially, your music has healed, inspired and educated so many about #lymedisease. You continue to remind us to keep our #headsabovewater and we are thankful for your continued partnership over the years! #avrillavigne #fightlyme #lyme #strongertogether #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #headabovewater #childreninneed

Thank you for creating and sharing this beautiful story, Molly, Becca and Madeline! And THANK YOU to all the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who listen to their patients symptoms and recognize Lyme disease vs. disregarding it.

We are SO excited to join Avril + Friends for tomorrow's #FightLyme concert!! THANK YOU to The Avril Lavigne Foundation for allowing a group of LymeLight grant recipients to attend! We are grateful for Avril Lavigne and The Avril Lavigne Foundation's ongoing partnership and commitment to our mission.

So glad to see Good Morning America discussing this topic in the mainstream media! Imagine how troubling and terrifying it is to be experiencing symptoms that doctors don't understand for weeks, months and even years on end. #Lymedisease patients suffer from many of the same ailments these "long-haul" COVID patients are currently experiencing. THANK YOU, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, for recognizing how very real these symptoms are for many people and the fact that they can go undiagnosed for far too long, and sometimes too late.

Grants Coordinator, Kate, had a busy Saturday morning getting $233,000 in grant checks out to 27 new recipients this term! We have issued nearly $900,000 in 2020, and we aren’t done yet!! We are so grateful to be able to continue providing these healing and hopeful funds to children and young adults in need. #Lymedisease #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #lymediseasewarrior #lymewarrior #lyme #lymestrong #childreninneed

PLEASE JOIN the #CenterforLymeAction for Lyme Moonshot, a FREE online event to learn about the path to cure #Lymedisease by 2030! Monday, October 19: 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET Congressional Lyme Series Online #LymeMoonshot: A Call to Action - Cure Lyme by 2030... REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/345G1bs Featuring: U.S. Senator Susan Collins With: Deputy Secretary Eric D. Hargan U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF Ret.) - 1st female Thunderbird pilot - National Women’s Hall of Fame - Lyme Disease Patient Advocate Dr. John Aucott - Director, Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center - Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

We can't wait to visit the #deYoungOpen through January 3, where 20+ of our amazing #DartforArt artists are currently being featured! We are so grateful to have your original works also grace the walls of our annual fundraising event. The de Young Open is a juried art exhibition of works by artists throughout all Bay Area counties. de Young Museum has filled its 12,000 sq. ft. #HerbstGallery with 880 pieces by 763 Bay Area artists. We are in awe of all your talents and ca...nnot wait to view the exhibition! #deyoung #deyoungmuseum #artforgood #artforhealing #strongertogether #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #lymewarriors #lymestrong #childreninneed

Liza Blas has 2 kids who both suffer from #lymedisease. She’s also the podcast host of #VeryHappyStories. Liza’s podcast, while rooted in challenging topics, brings light out of darkness, providing validation and inspiration to parents with similar struggles. Liza donates 15% of her merchandise proceeds to LymeLight Foundation. You can listen to her podcast and purchase her gratitude apparel items here: veryhappystories.com/shop. Thank you, Liza, for your unwavering dedication to bringing light to those with chronic illnesses. We are so proud to partner with you!

KUDOS to Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, a huge and long-term supporter of LymeLight, for co-creating #LymeX, the largest public/private partnership in history focused on expediting progress and catalyzing change for #lymedisease. The #LymeXInnovationAccelerator includes $25M in prize challenges for Lyme innovation, to move the next generation of diagnostic tools to market for better patient care. We are THRILLED about the transformative impact this will have on so many suffering from this neglected disease!! #lyme #lymemind #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymediseaseawareness #lymeawareness #cohengive #HHS #ChildrenInNeed https://www.hhs.gov//hhs-steven-alexandra-cohen-foundation

It's the last day to register for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s #LymeMIND2020! Don't forget to secure your spot at this FREE virtual conference that is open to ALL! It's a can't-miss for anyone connected to the Lyme community; from clinicians, to patients to researchers. Our very own, Phyllis Rogers Bedford, is moderating a panel on "Mothers and Children" (detecting and treating #lymedisease in infants and children, as well as pregnant and new mothers). Register: ...lymemind.org/#register View the agenda: lymemind.org/agenda See more

"Amanda was born with a cleft palate and infantile spasm seizures. As if those challenges weren't enough, new diagnoses piled up in the following years of her life; apraxia of speech, cortical vision impairments, convergence insufficiency, sensory integration disorder...the list kept getting longer and the symptoms more complicated. It's heartbreaking to see your child endure such pain. But, now I see it was a blessing in disguise. A large seizure and regression prompted the... neurologist to refer us to a Lyme specialist. Since finding out Amanda has #lymedisease, her life has changed for the best. Treatment has not been an easy road. Amanda reacted badly to prescription medications. They worsened her symptoms and caused additional side effects. With the help of our Lyme specialist, we substituted for more gentle and natural ways to treat her Lyme and co-infections. Amanda’s long list of diagnoses got smaller. She was no longer having seizures, tremors, vertigo, vomiting and her development started to take off. None of Amanda’s Lyme treatments, with the exception of neurologist appointments, were covered by insurance. The LymeLight grant she received made it possible to continue her treatments without interruption and allowed us to work on solutions to strengthen her immune system by running more tests and seeing the right specialists. Amanda now enjoys being a healthy kid and working on developing skills she was not able to before Lyme treatment. She continues to get stronger, her balance and vision have improved and, most importantly, her self-confidence has grown. We are forever grateful to LymeLight Foundation!" - Gissela, mother of LymeLight Grant Recipient, Amanda Read Amanda's #StoryofHope here: https://bit.ly/2GCDug2 #storiesofhope #lymestrong #lymewarrior #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #childreninneed

It's the last few days to register for #LymeMIND2020! Don't forget to secure your spot at this FREE virtual conference that is open to ALL! It's a can't-miss for anyone connected to the Lyme community; from clinicians, to patients to researchers. Our very own, Phyllis Bedford, will be moderating a panel on "Mothers and Children" (detecting and treating Lyme disease in infants and children, as well as pregnant and new mothers). Register here: lymemind.org/#register... View the full agenda here: lymemind.org/agenda See more

"I became ill 5 years ago and my life changed drastically. My symptoms included stomach issues, joint pain, fatigue, eye infections and skin problems. After visiting a gastrointestinal doctor, rheumatologist and endocrinologist, with no diagnosis, my mom started researching and suspecting #lymedisease. I ordered an IGeneX test kit, since the traditional 2-tiered testing (Elisa test) is often unreliable. Finally, I learned I had Lyme disease. Lyme became a mental and physical ...battle. I suffered from hair loss, sleep deprivation, chemical and food sensitivities and Herxheimer reactions (to bacteria die off). I traveled to multiple states to see Lyme-literate doctors and received a variety of treatments. The life I had once known disappeared and I felt like most people didn't understand my debilitating symptoms. Just taking a shower made me feel like I had finished a 25-mile marathon. I missed my senior year of high school because I didn't have enough stamina to attend, let alone accomplish daily tasks, and could not attend college due to all of my symptoms. As insurance doesn't pay for Lyme treatment, the financial battle slowed my healing process. Then, I found LymeLight and things became much brighter. The grant funds pushed me closer to restored health and allowed me to pay for the proper treatments, supplements and therapies. I am still fixing damage to my immune system, but I would not be where I am in my life without LymeLight. I am enrolled to start college in a few months to become an aesthetician. With all the skin problems I faced with Lyme, I know I can help others who suffer from the same issues. I want to bring confidence and hope them. Thank you, LymeLight, for helping to make this dream come true! It is impossible to put in words the amount of gratitude I have for this foundation. Without these funds, I can honestly say I may not be here today. There were many times I felt I would not make it, but I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. LymeLight is such a beacon of hope to countless others. I will NEVER forget what you have done for me, my family, and my future." Kaylee's #StoryofHope: lymelightfoundation.org/stories-of/kaylee-a-brighter-future

The McMaster University Midwifery Research Centre is conducting truly exciting research on the transmission of #lymedisease from pregnant women to their babies. They are currently looking for eligible participants to determine the health outcomes of perinatal transmission of Lyme disease. Fill out the survey to see if you qualify: is.gd/lymeinpregnancystudy. ANYONE from around the globe can apply. This important project will lay the groundwork for further research on perinatal transmission of Lyme disease. #lymewarriors #lymestrong #perinatallyme #lymeinpregnancy #lymeresearch #congenitallyme #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

Happy birthday, Avril Lavigne!! THANK YOU for your and The Avril Lavigne Foundation's amazing partnership over the last 6 years. Wishing you a healthy and successful year ahead!

The Kassab's are one of LymeLight's earliest grant families. With all 5 of their children sick, in addition to their mother, they are truly a story of healing and inspiration. Daughter, Elizabeth, was the first of their children to be diagnosed in 2012, along with the rest of their children sequentially later that year. All of the children received their first LymeLight grants in 2013. As the others began to improve, Elizabeth struggled with additional co-infections for a nu...mber of years. Nancy, their mother, was one of our featured speakers at this year's Virtual Grant Recipient Reception. Our grant community was so touched to hear about their long journey to health and inspired by how far all of them have come in their careers, education and lives. "Today marked a day I have been praying for for 10 years. Our daughter Elizabeth’s blood work came back Lyme-free, she is in REMISSION! It was the best news a mother could hear after all the tests, medicines, supplements and doctors telling us nothing was wrong and thousands of dollars later. If I was to pass on what I have learned in this process it is trust your gut and don’t take no for an answer. Look for communities to support you. We all know this is a lifetime battle so celebrate the positive when it happens and use that energy for the next hurdle. Thank you, LymeLight, from the bottom of my heart!! All the countless hours your foundation has put into your grant recipients is overwhelming!" #strongertogether #storyofhope #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #childreninneed

CONGRATS, Lady of Lyme, on your graduation and the start of your new career!! We are beyond grateful for your continued support of LymeLight's mission and wish you happiness, health and hope in this next chapter of your life! "On Monday I graduated from FIDM! FIDM was my dream school and working in fashion was my dream career. After getting accepted and moving to LA, Lyme took a wrecking ball to my life and I was way too sick to keep going. I first switched to online clas...ses but shortly after I had to quit all together. What followed was 8 YEARS of seemingly never-ending treatment, being bed-bound & many sleepless nights spent wondering if I’d ever get to finish my degree. I used to question if I’d ever see this day or if it was just a daydream. I can’t put into words the agony I felt each time I had a setback with my health which made me feel like I’d never find a way through. I promised myself that the second I felt even 50% better I would re-enroll, and that happened October 2019 via online classes. Juggling my health, rest and classwork took every ounce of my time & energy. But fast forward to September 2020 and I graduated with a degree in Merchandise Marketing! Every step was hard-fought, but I made it. I want to really emphasize this: It took me 8 years...8 YEARS of non-stop darkness with no breaks before I got a glimmer of light. It took that long to get a lifeline which I could grab onto. But I didn’t give up, and I pray that if you’re reading this you won’t either. I’m still not done fighting for my health and I have work to do every single day to keep up the progress. So while the war is far from over, this battle has been won. God is so good. Keep going. " #storyofhope #fidm #lymedisease #lymestrong #lymewarrior #chronicillness #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

"My son Jamie was a playful, active, engaged child who had a passion for friendships, healing crystals, school, sports and bike riding. Like many others, Lyme has robbed him of most of these activities. While he still works with crystals, he's been unable to do much physical activity beyond 30 minutes, and was only able to attend school part-time prior to COVID. The financial impact on our family was shocking. Many office visits aren't covered by insurance. Luckily, your Foun...dation has diminished the stress we feel around his healing process. While I wish I could say we've found the cure for him, we continue to search. We recently purchased a BEMER machine and it seems to be helping, along with his many tinctures, massage and other treatments. Thank you, LymeLight Foundation, for all you do for my family and so many others!" - John, father of LymeLight Grant Recipient, Jamie #storyofhope #lymedisease #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #childreninneed

LymeLight Grant Recipient, Donna, designed a beautiful line of #lymedisease apparel, with 50% of the proceeds being divided between LymeLight Foundation, Lyme Warrior and Lyme Treatment Foundation. You can choose from many of her inspirational pieces, and even message her with something specific you have in mind! THANK YOU, Donna, for sharing your talent and supporting the healing journey of others! Link to Donna's online store: https://bit.ly/33Qt0RA

Zoe's Story of Hope: "Before Lyme disease, I was a varsity collegiate field hockey player. I was easily able to run half marathons and exercise everyday. I spent a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica. After my trip, I began experiencing a plethora of Lyme symptoms. I was unable to run let alone walk for more than 5 minutes. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Lyme and Bartonella. My symptoms were neurological which made finishing my last year of engineering school quite diffi...cult. Thanks to the LymeLight Foundation, I was able to seek treatment with an osteopath and start to heal. I was treated with antibiotics and herbal treatments for 18 months. Even 2 years into my journey, I am not 100% back to normal, but well on my way. LymeLight helped me get necessary testing done, blood tests, MRIs, CTs and cardiac tests. Thanks to them, I received frequent osteopath manipulations and now just require herbal treatments. I am so grateful! Without LymeLight's support, I would not have been able to graduate and begin my career as an engineer. I’m on the road to recovery and pursuing a graduate degree, which is something I could not have envisioned 2 years ago. Thank you!" #storyofhope #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #invisibleillness #chronicillness #childreninneed

LymeLight Grant Recipient, Madeline, makes the news!! Thank you, Madeline and Becca, for your constant efforts to spread awareness and knowledge about Lyme disease. We are grateful for your continuous fundraising efforts and generous hearts! Read the full article here: bit.ly/334Qh1Y #lymedisease #lymestrong #lymewarrior #chronicillness #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #headabovewater #childreninneed

The annual #LymeMind Conference is a can’t-miss for anyone connected to the Lyme community! This year's event will be held virtually, is open to all and FREE for patients, clinicians and researchers. Our Executive Director, Phyllis Bedford, will be moderating a panel on "Mothers and Children" (detecting and treating Lyme disease in infants and children, as well as pregnant and new mothers). To view the full agenda, and register, visit: lymemind.org/upcoming-event. #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #chronicillness #invisibleillness #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

Thank you, Hannah, for your kind words and generous heart. We are so happy to be a meaningful part of your journey back to health! "LymeLight Foundation has legitimately given me my life back. If it weren't for this amazing nonprofit I would never have been able to seek treatment for this really annoying and debilitating disease. They help so many kids and young adults find answers and hope in their healing journey. Over the last year they've contributed $10,000 towards my medical bills, and I want to do everything I can to give back as much as possible."

CONGRATS to the 20 Dart for Art artists who have been featured in the de Young Open!! We are so grateful to have your original works grace the walls of our annual fundraising event! In celebration of its 125th anniversary, The de Young Museum is hosting The de Young Open, a juried art exhibition of works by artists throughout all Bay Area counties. The de Young will fill its 12,000 sq. ft. Herbst Exhibition Gallery with 880 pieces by 763 Bay Area artists. We are in awe of... all your talents and cannot wait to view the exhibition! deyoung.famsf.org/exhibitions/de-young-open #dartforart #artforgood #artforhealing #strongertogether #lymedisease #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #lymewarriors #lymestrong #childreninneed

Amy Schumer, THANK YOU for your bravery and openness in sharing your diagnosis of #lymedisease. When those with a voice lend their power to this disease, it shines much-needed light on our entire community. We wish you all the best in your journey to health! #lyme #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #invisibleillness #tickssuck

"The LymeLight grant has given me hope where there was none. Hope is everything, especially for a young person who has been battling this debilitating disease for so long. Thank you so very much for everything you have done!" - Eren, LymeLight Grant Recipient "You've given me immense hope and joy in seeing my son uplifted in spirit, improving in health, reaching out to friends again, and gradually returning to the young man I remember from before he became ill. I thank you fr...om the bottom of my heart!" - Cindi, Eren's mother #storyofhope #lymedisease #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

LymeLight Grant Recipient, Elijah, Ice Skating Again! "Thanks to the LymeLight Foundation I was able to go ice skating today! While I'm still fighting, I wanted to show my celebration of progressing wellness. I started skating 14 years ago, but haven't been able to since being very sick. Thank you, LymeLight, for getting me to a place in my healing where I am able to do this again!" #storyofhope #lymedisease #lymestrong #lymewarrior #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

"We endured the physical, emotional, financial and political battle of Lyme disease for almost 10 years before we found LymeLight. We faced bankruptcy twice and almost lost our house. I even wrote a book back in 2012 called "What's the Big Deal About Lyme". I really don't know how we got through the devastation Lyme caused our kids. The LymeLight grant allowed us to not be consumed with the financial burden of Lyme treatments. We feel so fortunate to have been able to fund ou...r treatment and to be able to focus on wellness modalities such as the sauna, red light therapy and AmpCoil. You are in our prayers every time we use them. We are so thankful!" LymeLight Grant Recipient, Alexandra's mother #lymewarrior #lymestrong #storyofhope #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #lymedisease #childreninneed

Thank you, Becca and Madeline, for your continued support of LymeLight! We are so grateful for your ever-generous hearts. Thank you also for your sweet tribute to our amazing, Liz. We know her spirit will continue to live on through all of you.

Art can be such a powerful healing tool! For our Virtual Grant Recipient Reception, we invited Bay Area-based Kids & Art Foundation to guide 100 participants and their families through a soothing and therapeutic art exercise, creating multi-media monarch butterflies. These butterflies represent change, freedom of movement, and overcoming the odds, making this art project even more meaningful to our community. This was our grant recipients favorite part of the day and they were thrilled to share their creations with us!

THANK YOU, County of Santa Clara, California, for formally recognizing Lyme disease as a growing public health crisis in the state of CA. Lyme-infected ticks have been found in 56 of 58 counties in our state. With people being outdoors more often to enjoy the summer months, and help prevent the transmission of COVID-19, Lyme disease awareness and prevention are more important than ever. Let's continue this momentum throughout the rest of CA!! #strongertogether #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #tickssuck #spreadtheword

"My healing has included ups and downs, and each week is unpredictable. But overall, I feel I'm on the up and hope to continue this way! Because of LymeLight I was able to increase ozone therapy, which has been a huge boost in keeping me stable. I was also able to try an infrared sauna which has made a world of a difference. My doctor discovered that my detox pathways are not working correctly. Meaning, I'm stuck in limbo between not being able to kill off enough organisms ...because the detox makes me sick, but not killing off enough means my Lyme symptoms creep back. The sauna is fixing this and making detox so much more doable! I am excited and hopeful this could be a long-term solution for supporting my overall health, detox and general pain reduction. Thank you LymeLight! You've been a blessing through my journey." LymeLight Grant Recipient, Sonja #storyofhope #lymedisease #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #chronicillness #childreninneed

Thank you for the continued love, Hillsborough Living!! We are so grateful for this awareness and being able to provide continued support to our grant recipients in these trying times. "LymeLight’s first-ever virtual Dart for Art event brightened the month of May. Two evenings, filled with energy and excitement, showcased 226 pieces of art from 172 donating artists. Over 400 attendees gathered near their computers raising $300,00 (net) for children and young adults suffer...ing with Lyme disease. What makes Dart for Art so special is that art is being used directly for healing." Don't miss our 10th anniversary event, taking place March 19, 2021, which will feature close to 265 pieces of original art, our MOST YET!! lymelightfoundation.org/events/dart-for-art-2021 #hillsboroughliving #dartforart #artforgood #artforhealing #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed #strongertogether #spreadtheword

What an incredible day we all had together at our first-ever VIRTUAL Grant Recipient Reception!! The afternoon was filled with fun activities like a soothing art therapy exercise, an energetic game of Bingo (shout out to our winners from CA, CO, GA, IL, MT & NY) and lots of getting-to-know-yous and sharing of experiences. This online forum allowed our community to come together like never before, gathering over 100 grant recipients from 29 states, to celebrate their victories and share their stories of struggle in a safe and like-minded space. It was an honor for us to host all of you and we can't wait for more updates on your journeys to health! #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #strongertogether #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #storiesofhope #childreninneed

"Adding a new weapon to the fight against insect-borne illnesses like #lymedisease and malaria, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a new chemical that both repels and kills ticks and mosquitoes. The chemical, #nootkatone, an oil found in cedar trees and grapefruits, is so safe that it is used by the food and perfume industries. Nootkatone is considered non-toxic to humans and other mammals, birds, fish and bees, the E.P.A. said in a statement. The chemical repe...ls mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs and fleas and, in high concentrations, kills them, according to the CDC It may also be effective against lice, sandflies, midges and other pests, some of which can carry lethal diseases. 'Its use as an insecticidal soap has great potential,' said Duane J. Gubler, a former C.D.C. chief of vector-borne diseases. One proposed use is in soaps that people in tick-infested areas could shower with, repelling and possibly killing ticks that try to attach to them. It repels ticks even better than synthetics like DEET, picaridin or IR3535 do, Dr. Coats said, and it is their equal at repelling mosquitoes."

Tomorrow is the big day!! We are thrilled to be virtually hosting 118 LymeLight recipients from 29 different states for our annual Grant Recipient Reception! Attendees received a fun package prior to the event to participate in a variety of creative and relaxing activities. The goal of our very first Zoom reception is to create new friendships and provide a safe space for our community to share their stories. We can't wait to see many of you soon!!

"I love to be outside, but as my illness got worse over the years, I was unable to do anything other than basic tasks (and even struggled with those.) Since starting my first phase of treatment in January, I was able to go on monthly hikes, and eventually worked up to more than once a week. The last one I went on was over 9 miles! I'm starting to get some of my life back, which I didn't think was possible. With the assistance I recieved from this grant I can follow-through w...ith treatment long enough to kick Lyme in the butt! I spend my days off doing what I love because I finally have the energy and strength to do them. Thank you all, for everything you do. You are so appreciated!" - LymeLight Grant Recipient, Samantha #storyofhope #lymedisease #lymewarrior #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

We are THRILLED to be hosting 115 grant recipients and their families from 29 states this Saturday for our first-ever Virtual Grant Recipient Reception. Over HALF THE STATES in our nation will be present! Although different, this forum will allow our grant recipients to feel like they are a part of our larger community like never before. We are excited to share an afternoon of bonding and creativity and can't wait to see many of you soon!

Interesting data around migration of the western blacklegged tick, and projected increase in human encounter, throughout California due to climate land use change (Download under "Supporting Information")

At our annual Grant Recipient Reception, the children make cards for others who are going through similar struggles with messages of encouragement, hope and support. These cards bring such joy and light to those who receive them and are a tradition we will continue for years to come! #strongertogether #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

We are constantly amazed by the grateful hearts of our grant recipients, and appreciate the dedication of our team, including Grants Coordinator, Kate Nagel. We could all benefit from stories of healing and positivity right now, and are grateful every time our applicants share their experiences with us!! #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymedisease #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #storyofhope #childreninneed

Heading your way! $65,000 in interim checks are headed to 18 grant recipients in need this term. May they provide, healing, hope and new possibilities. #strongertogether #lymedisease #lymewarriors #lymestrong #lymeawareness #lymerecovery #childreninneed

Eye-opening story discussing the similarities between #coronavirus and #lymedisease. Be sure to watch the video! Highlights very important points about how women, people of color and other minority groups are often mis-diagnosed, or undiagnosed, for years due to their symptoms being dismissed by the medical community. THANK YOU Today Show for telling the story of our community in the mainstream media that does not get told enough.