Lyme Disease

I’m the creator of Shodo Doodles, LLC, a company born from a personal journey. For four years, I was misdiagnosed with Lyme disease and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, a devastating experience that truly took over my life. Finally, I found the right doctors and treatment that set me on a path to healing.

Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose, often presenting in various ways and affecting people of all ages—from young children to the elderly. Current testing methods are inadequate, which can lead to significant delays in treatment.

I believe that through education, advocacy, and shared personal stories, we can raise awareness, reduce diagnosis delays, and help more people get the early treatment they need.

That's why Shodo Doodles, LLC is dedicated to giving back. We donate 1% of our annual sales to the LymeLight Foundation, a California-based organization that provides grants to children and young adults seeking medical attention for Lyme disease. To date, LymeLight has provided over $11 million in life-changing medical grants to more than 1,525 children and young adults across 50 states.

There are many ways to support this incredible cause, including volunteering, fundraising, and more.

To learn more about their mission and read inspiring "Stories of Hope," please visit the LymeLight Foundation website at https://lymelightfoundation.org/

Yukiko Layne

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