American Lyme disease foundation

The American Lyme Disease Foundation (ALDF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting education about Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention efforts to reduce the disease's impact on individuals and communities. The foundation provides resources for patients and healthcare providers, advocates for public health policies, and promotes scientific studies to better understand and combat Lyme disease effectively.