I grew up in the country, playing in the woods and in the mud (lived near Bumpass, VA... and if that's not country I don't know what is!) ... I have had tick bites, but never thought much of it. I had heard of LYME and knew you could get it from some ticks that carry the bacterial spirochete, but still I didn't really know what it was or what it could do.
Not until a couple of months ago when I met Helen Raser, an incredible woman; a brave, faithful, kind and a strong mother, who moved all the way across the country, from Florida (short of Alaska, you can't move any farther in our country!), to get integrative medical treatment for her 24-year-old daughter,Teri, who has been suffering from this debilitating disease for 4 years now --- that's a huge understatement by the way. I had no idea of the devastation LYME DISEASE could inflict on someone and their loved ones. I HAD NO IDEA.
It's too often misdiagnosed and is highly misunderstood. It affects millions and to make matters more complex, its symptoms mimic many other chronic conditions like MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, neurological and psychological conditions to name a few.
Sadly, there are few LYME-literate physicians out there that know how to diagnose and treat this condition...not to mention the political climate around this matter is atrocious. Because of this lack of awareness and training of medical professionals, those suffering from LYME and its bizarre co-infections struggle intensely, battle this alone, often exhaust all their financial resources and advance to chronic late-stage LYME DISEASE all the while.
The more I learn, the more it just pisses me right off and equally breaks my heart. That could be you or me. If you know anything about me, I hate injustice. I hate that someone so young is missing out on the vibrant, full and blessed life she deserves. She is one of too many.
Inspired by Teri Raser and in honor of all those fighting LYME DISEASE, my husband and I have teamed up with SKIN and SOUL (tattoo/piercing/massage studio) in Bellevue, WA to host a fundraising event for this worthy cause. All proceeds will go to Turn the Corner, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against LYME DISEASE.
The event is called: TATS AGAINST TICKS
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I am already so blessed by how quickly people have stepped up to offer their time, talents, money, encouragement and compassion... there is a huge heart for this, especially in the WA area. I believe this event is just one way of helping to crank up the volume for the voice of those with LYME.
Help us fight LYME by getting educated about how to prevent and diagnose LYME early; by creating awareness and by raising some cash.
Turn the Corner's Website has some good info. about LYME in general, prevention and treatment. There is an amazing documentary about LYME DISEASE called Under Our Skin as well.
You can check out more event info. on SKIN and SOUL's Facebook page as we will be posting more details as the event progresses (you may have to "like" the page first). You can purchase raffle tickets at the shop, by calling (425.453.1155) or by mailing a check between now and June 11th. Send any questions to inkme@skinandsoulonline.com or comment below.Let's do this!
Turn the Corner thanks you and all contributors for your generosity! With your help and support we will continue to fight Lyme and tick-borne diseases. Best of luck with your event.
ReplyDeletePlease visit our website at www.turnthecorner.org to learn more about Lyme disease and tick-borne diseases.
Thank you - we are honored to help in any way possible!
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