Help me fight an Ongoing Battle in Southern Maine

Hey Everyone,

I graduated from Wells High school in Wells, ME in 1999. When I was in high school I was sick a lot. I am not just talking colds and stuff; I mean “out of school for weeks” sick. Exhaustion that made me feel weak and fatigued just walking down the stairs of my home. But no one could find what was wrong with me.

Years past and I went to college and was ok, but sick off and on. It wasn’t until I became very sick when I was 23, that I was able to find the cause. My mysterious illness was Lyme disease. It was found with the help and understanding of my long time family doctor.

I tell you all this because it is why I am asking for your help. The cases of Lyme disease in Maine and New England are rising at a fast rate. It is concerning; because as a person with Lyme Disease, I cannot tell you how many people in Maine do not understand or know what Lyme disease is.

Lyme disease comes from a tick bite; specifically the deer tick. As the weather continues to get warmer and stay warmer longer throughout the year, the tick population grows and the chance of contracting Lyme increases.

With my friends Helena Ackerson and Brittany Muchemore and the cooperation of a wonderful Lyme disease resource, we are hosting a fund raising walk for Lyme Disease Awareness and Education. All the proceeds will be donated to the Lyme Disease Association who has worked diligently to help educated people on Lyme disease and help fund research to find a cure as well as arm the public with prevention measures.

We are asking for your help to sponsor this first ever Lyme Disease Awareness walk in Wells, Maine. If you would like to walk with us or make a donation, simply fill out the registration form or sponsor letter on this site and mail or e-mail donation to the address below. You can also contact us to make other arrangements.

If you want to join our walk on Wells Beach on September 15th, simply fill out the registration form and e-mail or mail back to me. Registration fees can be paid via check or money order (or cash if you would like) or credit card via my verified PayPal account.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for further information on this walk. I hope you will help fight the battle against Lyme disease in Southern Maine.

Thank you,

Lyme Disease Awareness Walk
C/O Jessica Platanitis
Po Box 581
Wells, ME 04090

More contact information:
lymeawareness@gmail.com

For more information about Lyme Disease:
Lyme Disease Association