Our Mission
- Reduce the incidence of Lyme and Tick borne illnesses on Cape Cod and the Islands, through education on prevention, early detection and treatment
- Provide Lyme patients with the latest information on treatment options and resources including integrative approaches to treating Lyme disease
- Provide Lyme patients with support services and advocacy
- Provide treatment subsidies to Lyme patients with financial hardships
Recent Accomplishments
- Provided Lyme disease education and prevention materials to the Cape Cod community, including physicians’ offices
- Provided advocacy to approximately 5,000 Lyme patients since Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod was founded in 2007
- Opened Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod wellness center in 2015
- Participated in Ribbons Across America hanging over 10,000 ribbons over Cape Cod
- Broadcasted on Radio and TV advocating the dangers and prevention of Lyme disease
- Advocated and participated in National Lyme Conferences
- Added integrative services to the Entire Health and Wellness Center/Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod offerings specifically tailored for people with Lyme disease
- Held first local conference/retreat on Lyme education and treatment
- Donated $30,000 in services to Lyme patients
- Installed Lyme disease awareness and prevention signs blog hiking trails and golf courses on Cape Cod