From the Desk of Ali Moresco

Dear Friends,

This May marks ten years since the onset of my own journey with Lyme disease and co-infections—a decade shaped by pain, resilience, and ultimately, purpose.

Like so many, my path to diagnosis was long and winding. It took nearly two years of searching for answers before I was finally diagnosed. Two years of being misdiagnosed, or told that my symptoms were “all in my head.” By then, the damage had already taken root. I was left navigating long-term complications, countless symptoms, and a healthcare system that didn’t yet understand the complexity of what I was experiencing. Those years were some of the hardest of my life—isolating, confusing, and at times, hopeless.

But through that darkness, I found light in community and in advocacy. I found strength in using my voice to push for change. And today, I feel incredibly honored to serve as the Board Chair of Project Lyme alongside a group of dedicated, passionate Lyme disease survivors and allies. 

Lyme Disease Awareness Month is deeply personal to me. It’s a time to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go. Every day, I am driven by the belief that no one should have to endure what I did just to get answers. That’s why the work Project Lyme does—funding critical research and providing trustworthy education through public awareness—is so vital. Together, we are building a future where Lyme disease is not misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or neglected.

My work with Project Lyme gives my past a sense of purpose. It turns pain into progress, and fear into fuel. I truly believe that the research we fund and the awareness we raise today will spare future generations from unnecessary suffering.

If you believe in this vision too, I invite you to take action with me.

Subscribe to Project Lyme’s newsletter for regular updates on the research and programs your support makes possible. And if you’re able, please consider making a donation to our Lyme Disease Awareness Month fundraising campaign. Your contribution—no matter the size—helps us move the needle forward in this fight.

With gratitude,
Ali Moresco
Board Chair, Project Lyme