In March 2023, our vibrant and loving friend/sister/daughter/mother, Mistie, was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and four co-infections—Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, Babesiosis, Candida, and Mycoplasma. This devastating news turned her world upside down. Her body couldn’t tolerate oral medications, forcing her to endure a PICC line for IV antibiotics and detox therapy. Insurance initially covered some of these treatments, but then shockingly pulled coverage, leaving Mistie with no other option than to return to ineffective oral medications.

Without proper treatment, Mistie's health has severely declined. She briefly restarted IV therapy in 2024, only to have insurance deny coverage again, leaving her struggling and in immense pain. Her fatigue is overwhelming, and she's missing out on precious moments with her family, something that breaks our hearts.

Mistie’s best hope for recovery lies in a state-of-the-art treatment unavailable in the US and not covered by insurance. This innovative DNA-based therapy, available in Greece, targets her specific infections. Her Lyme doctor will send her blood to a lab there, where they will create a personalized treatment to disable her Lyme and Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever. This treatment will then be sent back to her for IV administration.

Mistie needs this treatment twice, once for Lyme and once for Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, at a cost of $2,500 per session, totaling $5,000. Lyme has already placed a tremendous physical, financial, and emotional burden on Mistie and her family. Her condition is worsening, and this treatment is her best hope for recovery. Time is of the essence.

Your donation, no matter the size, will directly help Mistie access this life-changing treatment and regain her health. Please donate today and help Mistie get her life back. Thank you for your love, help, and support through this difficult journey.