I have been recently diagnosis with Lyme disease in 2010. In researching the internet I became so overwhelmed I felt hopeless and coping became difficult. I made a call to the MLDA and received direction and courage to deal with my disease. If it hadn't been for the angels voice (Linda)on the other end of the phone telling me You Can Do This I'm not sure what my state of mind would have turned into. Linda, not only talks the talk but walks the walk as she has dealt with Lyme disease herself. I can't think of a better person to be doing this job. She didn't even know who I was and yet spoke to me as though I was her closet friend. She's one special person.. One In A Million in my opinion! I don't know how she does it but she know when to Kick into action even with a stranger. Because of the MLDA my outlook in dealing with this disease has given me hope and the state of mind I need to recover fully! She is always there lifting others up with courage and wisdom when ever needed. MLDA goes beyond the call of duty in my opinion and for that I'm so very grateful they are there! Juli