Spread the Love This Valentine's Through the Love a Lymie Challenge!

Love is in the air, but not for Lyme Disease.

Lyme, a hidden epidemic, is the fastest growing infectious disease in the United States.

For those who may be visiting for the first time, I have been battling Chronic Lyme Disease for nearly two decades but was only officially diagnosed in September 2017 after months of symptoms that baffled doctors. Part of the reason Lyme Disease is so difficult to treat, especially in its advanced stages, is that it impacts every system in the body.

This past year, I had the opportunity to meet with a highly renowned medical expert in Lyme Disease, who completed a series of assessments, scans, and medical tests.

Ultimately, he prescribed a course of treatment he has seen work, even in complicated and long-term

cases such as in my case. Realistically, this treatment represents this is my best chance at achieving remission from Chronic Lyme Disease. My body has been responding well toward stabilization, so the doctors feel she needs to begin this treatment as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, this exciting news comes with a downside: none of this treatment will be covered by insurance and is expensive. This life changing IV treatment, which last approximately nine months, costs $80,000.00 out of pocket.

*But you can help, by joining the “Love a Lymie Challenge.”

We need 60 people to commit to raising $500 through their network and community. People may commit to raising the money individually, with a friend or family member in “teams” or through groups. No one person is being asked to donate $500 out of their personal pocket, but rather by asking their work out groups, yoga classes, mom groups, sports teams, churches, Sunday schools, small groups, Bible studies, coworkers, educational classes, neighbors, local businesses, family, friends, or through social media. There will have a virtual sign up or you can contact me directly if you want to join in. To make it fun we encourage those who have accepted the challenge, to also challenge others or groups to make a commitment to Love a Lymie too. For example, one small group or sports team may choose to challenge another to raise their own $500.00.

You or your "team" can choose to raise this money in any creative way you want. Check my blog for a specific post with a list of ideas, such as selling baked goods or crafts, hosting online parties or a tea party, poker night, game night, teaching art or music lessons, and so forth. I have one person who is planning an outdoor adventure tour.

Get creative and have fun with it.

There are also two social media profile frames available for you to add during the challenge. Search for #lovealymiechallenge or "I love a Lymie"

To view your teams progress throughout the challenge, you can check here and/or find me on Facebook with Feeling Lymie.

***The challenge begins on February 14- March 14. ***

Please join us in spreading love to someone who desperately needs help by signing up for this challenge.

If you have questions do not hesitate to contact me on my blog or by email at feelinglymie@gmail.com

Don't forget to check other blogs for additional creative ideas of how you can meet your challenge goal.

Thank you so much for your time; cannot wait to add you to the challenge.

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