For those who are not aware of Elizabeth Chalker’s story, please read it here: Elizabeth’s Story and also on the amazing John Raser’s website GoSpeedRaser.com, Go Speed Raser’s post on Elizabeth.
Elizabeth’s story is terrifying to those of us who suffer from Lyme, we know how bad it can be and cannot fathom what this poor woman is suffering through. Makes me thankful that my bad days are only as bad as they are, we all need to remember how lucky we are in our illnesses because it could always be worse.
I’ve gotten to know Helen Raser (mother of John and Teri) through LymeBites and my involvement in the Lyme community. I’ve had the opportunity to work with her and see all that her and her family are putting into trying to help Elizabeth get the life saving help she needs. I can personally attest to the good nature of this family, and their willingness to help others. Helen’s daughter Teri suffers from this terrible disease. Many of you may be familiar with her from our PSA with Candice Accola titled “Teri” – Candice Accola PSA – Teri.
John and Helen Raser are joining with others for a benefit fundraiser in Teri’s honor to raise the funds so desperately needed for Elizabeth’s care.
Are you in the Orlando area? Then there are no excuses – be there July 15th from 7:00-10:00pm at ‘The Other Bar’ located at 18 Wall Street in Orlando. $5 donation at the door get you one free draft beer or one free call drink, as well as a free raffle ticket.
If you have items that can be donated for the raffle taking place at the event, please contact us here at LymeBites (ericrutulante@lymebites.com) and we will make sure your items get to the raffle.
If you do not live in the Orlando area, there’s plenty you can still do. To make a donation towards Elizabeth’s life saving (and necessary) treatment, please visit John Raser’s website for donation info and PayPal links. Go Speed Raser – Donate To Elizabeth Chalker.
We are a community, and we must support each other in every way possible. Most of us are struggling financially to get the care we need, or to maintain the treatment we each need. Not all of us can give a financial donation, but there is plenty you can do. Share this information with others. Tell other’s about Elizabeth’s story. Tell your friends who live in Orlando to make it to this event. If you only have $1, then donate $1. Every cent will help to save Elizabeth’s life.
There are truly wonderful and amazing people in this world, including the Lyme community. Elizabeth is blessed with having some of those very people behind her trying to help her get the help she needs. I’ve never been let down by the power of the Lyme community, or their ability to get something done when it is important. This is important. PLEASE join me, the Rasers, the local Orlando community and the Lyme community in helping to save the life of one of our own.
No matter how bad we all may suffer with our diseases, it’s important to remember that there is ALWAYS someone suffering more than we are. It’s easy to wallow in self pity (believe me, I know…I have my PhD in self pity), so let’s take this opportunity to rise above our own illnesses, our own challenges, and pull together as more than just a Lyme community, but a Lyme family…as one of our “family members” needs our help. Will you join me in stepping up to the plate (I hope that’s the correct sports expression) for Elizabeth?
For more information on Facebook, visit F U Lyme Facebook Event For Elizabeth Chalker.
Please spread the word and let’s help Elizabeth!!!