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Journal Entry: Thu Mar 21, 2013, 3:43 PM




Help Me Defeat the Dread Lyme!

Lucy of Lucy's Corsetry is helping me with a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to fund my treatment for advanced Lyme Disease.  Without help from people just like you, I won't be able to afford treatment, and there will be nothing to stop the progression of the disease.

Etsy Sellers for Sidney Eileen is an Etsy Team focused on helping raise funds for my lyme disease treatment.  It is open to all artists and artisans.  The only criteria for inclusion is that at least one item offered must donate at least part of the proceeds to the Indiegogo campaign.  So, if you are interested in buying something and knowing you are helping me get medical treatment, please check out the member shops.  If you would like to help, but don't have money to spend, please set up a donation item (or three :) ) in an Etsy shop and joining the team.

There's less than three weeks left on the Indiegogo campaign, and as of writing this journal we're at 55% percent funding.  That's a lot of funds still to raise, but with all the people coming together to help I still have hope that it will happen.

Thank you! <3








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Sidney Eileen
Artist | Professional | Traditional Art
United States
I am an artist, seamstress, and craftswoman, specializing in realistic artwork, minimalist animals, Celtic knotwork, and bespoke corsetry and costuming. I am mostly self-taught, having developed my skills over years of passionate practice. I love sharing knowledge, and to that end I maintain an informative blog, periodically publish free tutorials, and teach workshops.
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~bezawesome Apr 24, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Hello. I wanted to let you know that I have Lyme Disease too and I don't know if there is any difference between that and Advanced lyme disease..but let me know if there is a way I can help. This disease is awful and if you just want to talk or if I can spread the word, let me know. I don't have any money to spare though.
I will be praying for you :hug:
:)
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=sidneyeileen May 8, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Lyme is a terrible illness, and I would never, ever wish it on another person. I'm always sorry to hear when someone else does have it, and sadly, there are a LOT of us. :hug:

Advanced Lyme Disease simply refers to the fact that I've had the disease for a long time, and it's affecting me a tremendous amount. Of course, no two people with lyme experience exactly the same spectrum of symptoms, but I'm years past the "feels like the flu" stage, and on to horrible pain, fatigue, poor coordination, neurological, and digestive symptoms, to name a few. I'm currently seeing a lyme literate doctor in Santa Ana, CA, who uses an integrative approach, combining diet, holistic supplements, and modern medication like IV antibiotics. I'm in preliminary treatment, which is mostly symptom management and immune support in preparation for . I'm not sure when I'll be able to start the antibiotics, but eventually I will be receiving a lengthy run to kill the bacteria. The current challenge is finding medical insurance, and getting on disability, because without those two things I can't afford the full run, even given the successful Indiegogo campaign. There is no adequate way for me to express my frustration with the medical system in the USA, and its emphasis on profits over people. We are not cash cows to bleed, and paying for treatment is not an optional expense.

I hope your own battle with lyme is going well, with as few complications and stumbling blocks as possible. It's a very hard road, but when we get knocked down, we just have to keep picking ourselves up and fighting onward. Take care, and best wishes for your future good health. :aww:
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Hi! :wave:
You've been featured in my journal, here: [link] :icongrayheartplz: :icongreyheartplz: :iconwalkingcatplz: :icongreyheartplz: :icongrayheartplz:
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=sidneyeileen Mar 6, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Beautiful selection, and thank you very much for including my art. :hug:
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You're welcome, I love your art. :glomp: :icongreenheartplz:
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~JennyMoedKorpela Feb 26, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
:iconhappybirthdaysignplz: I wish you a day full of energy!
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Happy Birthday!
I hope things are getting and better for you. :fingerscrossed:
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*Sikaris Feb 26, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
:iconteamoplz: Happy Birthday! :iconflowerdropplz:
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=KV-Arts Feb 26, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Happy Birthday! :wave:
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~ArcticIceWolf Feb 26, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Happy Birthday!
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