Lyme Awareness Wallet
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This is the first item in the Lyme Awareness Fundraiser here on Upcycled by Ash. If you know me, you know that Lyme disease awareness is something I am passionate about.
I have chronic Lyme disease. I was sick for 10 years before doctors finally figured out what was wrong with me. Up until that point every doctor I saw told me I was fine, there was nothing wrong with me, I was just high strung.
Well that wasn't the case. Now I am 33 years-old and I haven't been able to work for over a year. Last year I was so sick I could barely have a conversation. I couldn't drive myself anyplace and going to the grocery store was an exhausting exercise.
Today I am doing better. I've been in treatment for almost a year and a half. My doctor says I have at least a year to go before I am back to health.
I still can't hold a "real" job, but I have found that I have skills and passions I didn't know about before my illness. I can do something despite being housebound most of the time; In fact I can do big and impactful things in the face my illness.
I have chronic Lyme disease. I was sick for 10 years before doctors finally figured out what was wrong with me. Up until that point every doctor I saw told me I was fine, there was nothing wrong with me, I was just high strung.
Well that wasn't the case. Now I am 33 years-old and I haven't been able to work for over a year. Last year I was so sick I could barely have a conversation. I couldn't drive myself anyplace and going to the grocery store was an exhausting exercise.
Today I am doing better. I've been in treatment for almost a year and a half. My doctor says I have at least a year to go before I am back to health.
I still can't hold a "real" job, but I have found that I have skills and passions I didn't know about before my illness. I can do something despite being housebound most of the time; In fact I can do big and impactful things in the face my illness.
Many of you know that I started Lymenaide, a Lyme Awareness Agency dedicated to helping non-profits spread awareness about Lyme disease. I am very proud of the accomplishments we have made with Lymenaide so far.
25% of the proceeds of sales from the Lyme fundraiser will go to Lymenaide, another 25% will go to the Turn the Corner Foundation. The remaining 50% will go to me. Sales from the items I make for this site are currently my only source of income.
Please buy an item, donate a clothing item or other sewing materials and/or tell people about this fundraiser. You can help spread awareness and make a difference just by spreading the word.
The Lyme Awareness Wallet is made from faux black leather and a cotton lime green material. The ribbon is reverse applique, meaning I cut the ribbon out of the faux leather and sewed the lime green material under it. The interior is a lime green background with black cotton pockets accented with lime green stitching. There are eight credit card slots and two wide slots for bills/checks/receipts. The wallet closes with a single snap.
Price includes shipping and handling. To purchase an item, send an email to me at ashvantol@gmail.com or a tweet @upcycledbyash
Learn more about Lyme-
www.lymenaide.com
www.lymebites.com
www.learnaboutlyme.com
www.turnthecorner.org
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