Find the truth, Tell the truth.

Lyme disease Foundation

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One mother, one mission.

The Lyme Disease Foundation was founded initially due to a lack of information availability, awareness, and general understanding of what Lyme Disease was, or what ticks really did. Between her own health deterioration during pregnancy, and the loss of not only her pets, but her own son, the void became too great, and change had to happen. Between working with scientific experts, legislators, officials, law makers, government entities, schools, universities, and even private businesses, Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner blazed a path to just have answers for what happened to her son, her family, and to herself.

Starting the Lyme Disease Foundation up for the first time back in March of 1988, she fought for every step she took, put her foot in every door she could find, and worked with anyone who would listen. The diverse and dedicated team of board members trail-blazed into a world unaware of this disease, raising awareness from 0% to 88% within 2 years. After helping establish a path of education, movies, videos, informational packets, brochures, medical posters, and more, 20 years passed, and she was forced to close the LDF due to multiple bone breaks, and being in and out of therapy to relearn to walk.

There’s a desperate need for the record to be set straight, and for those who are ill, treating Lyme, to be heard. Or even those who don’t know what Lyme Disease or Tick Borne Illnesses are, to be given access to all of the information, and education they need. The newest chapter of the LDF has only just started, and we have every intention to keep our footnotes open to the public.

Our mission statement is simply “Find the truth, Tell the truth.” We're dedicated to sharing and finding the truth about the current state of Lyme Disease, Tick Borne Illnesses, and associated Diseases, and finding ways to improve the way the government handles diagnosis and treatment. One of our main focuses is on access to education, and affirming the real story of Lyme Disease.

 

Contact

Location

384 Suite G, Merrow Rd
Tolland, Ct 06084
 

Contact Info

lymediseasefoundation@gmail.com
(860)454-8909

 

“Perhaps the most successful awareness campaign has been conducted by the Lyme Disease Foundation.”

- Time Magazine


 

Our story

Education, Research, Awareness, Legislation

With over 30 years in the “Lyme World”, the LDF is focused on trying to help patients, doctors, and the country alike in being well equipped and ready for the prevalence of Tick Borne Illnesses, and Spirochetal Infections.

 

Online Awareness Project

We’re excited to announce that for the new year, we’ll be launching a whole new dimension to our education initiative! Online resources to help further access to education to a more modern audience. As the world evolves and social media grows, it presents an exciting new platform for education, and a brand new way to reach vulnerable populations. Want to help us with this? A donation of as little as $5 can help us get the ball rolling!

Charging Ahead

The Lyme Disease Foundation has been America's Premiere Medical, Scientific, and Patient Advocate Non-Profit for over 30 years. After a short hiatus, the LDF is once again charging ahead in the fight with a goal of finding permanent solutions regarding tick-borne diseases.

 

The History of Lyme

Too many organizations and established procedures work off an outdated and incorrect version of the history of Lyme Disease, and a highly politicized version of how the ticks themselves have spread. We aim to pull back the curtain on how we got here, what we can do, and why it’s important to set the record straight!

 


 

Contact Us

Need help with a donation? Want to tell us about something you found? Interesting article that you think we might have missed? Send us an email! We’d be delighted to hear from you!

Please allow a bit of time for us to get back to you, as we’re currently a two woman workforce, but we’re always excited to hear your thoughts!

 
 
 


The Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc. emphasizes that while all information contained in this site is regularly reviewed to ensure its accuracy, it is subject to change as continued scientific research yields new discoveries. This website's information is intended for educational purposes only, and the LDF encourages individuals to discuss healthcare concerns and decisions with their healthcare providers.

Persons accessing this site assume full responsibility for their interpretation of its information. The LDF disclaims responsibility for all consequences, including negligence, due to one's actions, and lack thereof, based on their understanding of its information.