Justin Timberlake has become the latest celebrity to publicly reveal a Lyme disease diagnosis, joining other high profile figures such as Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Miranda Hart, and Alec Baldwin. The singer broke the news of his debilitating health battle to fans in an Instagram post on Thursday […]
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Our deepest thanks go to John Watling, who recently gave an inspirational fundraising talk about Team Seasoar’s Atlantic crossing as part of the World’s Toughest Row 2024/25. John Watling from Team Seasoar John spoke following a lunch at Bowood Golf and Country Club in Wiltshire on Saturday 19th July 2025 […]
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Walking and hiking challenges provide great opportunities to fundraise for charities and make a real difference to people’s lives. They’re also an empowering way to get out and explore, improve your health and fitness, boost your mood and make new friends! There are many walking and hiking events covering a […]
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Many Lyme disease patients also experience symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). On Friday 20th June 2025 we welcomed Deborah Bircham DipCNM, UKIHCA-RHC, Dip.Hyp, mNCIP, mANP to discuss MCAS symptoms and treatment, and the connection between Lyme disease and MCAS. The seminar was facilitated by Julia Knight, Press and […]
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Thank you for your support! We are so grateful to everyone who took part in our Be Tick Aware Campaign this May, for Lyme Disease Awareness Month 2025. This year we chose a brand new campaign name and logo replacing our previous Wake Up to Lyme campaign branding. Plus we […]
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We were delighted to hear from Colin Liptrot, Mountain Leader from Moors to Mountains earlier this month. Colin is keen to keep his walk participants free from tick bites and inform them of the potential dangers of contracting tick-borne infections. Colin will be providing tick awareness cards and leaflets to […]
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Team Seasoar have fundraised an amazing £82,781 for Lyme Disease UK following their epic 3,000 mile race from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean, as part of the World’s Toughest Row! We are extremely grateful to John Watling, Niall Brannigan, Sam Weber and Jason Wilder, […]
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Thank you so much to Stewart Charles who ran the London Marathon 2025 raising funds for Lyme Disease UK. Stewart decided to run for LDUK in support of his sister-in-law who suffers with late Lyme disease. My sister-in-law has been living with the challenges of Lyme Disease for the past […]
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We’re delighted to announce the winners of our Pet Photography Competition 2025! First place goes to the beautiful Livvy, snapped on the grooming table at Love My Hound wearing one of our Be Tick Aware bandanas! Second place is awarded to gorgeous 10 year old Cockerpoo, Hettie. This precious girl has […]
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Thank you to all of our 2025 venues and landmarks! Every May, a variety of buildings and landmarks recognise Lyme Disease Awareness Month and light up in green to show their support. It’s been fantastic to have so many venues take part over the years! Hotel La Tour, Milton Keynes […]
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