I began experiencing symptoms of Lyme disease and co-infections at just eight years old. After developing tremors following a summer tennis camp, I was initially tested for Lyme disease, but the results came back negative. Over the following years, my health steadily declined as I developed a range of unexplained symptoms, including oral allergies, persistent wrist pain, slow-healing injuries, POTS, as well as recurring rashes and cysts. Eventually, my condition progressed to the point where I was unable to walk.

At age fourteen, I was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease by a Lyme-literate medical doctor (LLMD) after having seen 15+ doctors and specialists. Having experienced firsthand the physical and emotional challenges of this debilitating illness, I am deeply committed to raising awareness and helping other children who are battling Lyme disease.

Please consider donating to support children in Florida battling Lyme disease. No amount is too small—every contribution adds up and makes a difference in a child’s journey toward healing.

Thank you for your support!

Ella Beck Weinlick

Founder & Executive Director

Florida Lyme Alliance Inc.