Global Lyme Alliance

08/31/2026

21 familiar faces. 21 very different experiences with Lyme disease.

PEOPLE Magazine highlighted public figures who have spoken openly about their experiences with Lyme disease — and we loved seeing Global Lyme Alliance included in the story.

From Bella and Yolanda Hadid to Ally Hilfiger, Justin Timberlake, Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, Ben Stiller, and more, their experiences are a reminder of just how differently Lyme can show up from person to person.

Some have spoken about symptoms. Others about treatment, setbacks, or the impact Lyme has had on their careers and everyday lives.

Which of these stories have you followed over the years? 👇

Read the full PEOPLE feature through the link below.
https://people.com/celebrities-with-lyme-disease-11962261

People

Bella Hadid, Justin Timberlake, Riley Keough, Debbie Gibson, Justin Bieber and more stars have gotten candid about their ongoing experiences with the tick-borne disease.

08/30/2026

Put the matches away and pick up the fine-tipped tweezers. Please and thank you.😂

08/29/2026

Music can bring people together—and on September 22, it’s turning up the volume on tick-borne disease awareness. 🎶

LymeLnk shared a closer look at the story behind Music for Action, a free Central Park concert featuring Young the Giant and St. Lucia. Global Lyme Alliance is proud to join the event as a Community Partner and help highlight why this conversation is so urgent.

Read the story, get event details, and RSVP here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-211867081

Capital One SummerStage NYC

LymeLnk co-hosts a Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage benefit show during Climate Week to bring awareness to how climate changes are increasing tick-borne disease

08/28/2026

“Wait…that can be a symptom?”
If you’ve ever had that thought, you’re not the only one.

What’s the strangest symptom you’ve experienced from Lyme disease or another tick-borne illness? Tell us in the comments. 👇

08/28/2026

Night sweats, sudden chills, overwhelming fatigue... and feeling like you can’t quite get enough air? It could be babesiosis.

Babesiosis is a tickborne disease caused by Babesia parasites, which infect and destroy red blood cells and cause symptoms similar to malaria.

In the U.S., it’s primarily transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks — the same ticks that transmit Lyme disease as well as other tickborne infections.

In more severe cases, the destruction of red blood cells can lead to hemolytic anemia and difficulty breathing.

Before today, had you heard of babesiosis... and did you know what symptoms to watch for?

08/27/2026

Brett and Mark didn’t set out to become two of GLA’s most dedicated supporters. Lyme disease found their family, and they turned that experience into something bigger than themselves.

For years, they have shown up for this community again and again — not for recognition, but because they know exactly what it feels like when this disease hits close to home.

This October, we’re honoring that commitment — and the love for one daughter that became hope for families far beyond their own.

Celebrate them with us at Global Lyme Alliance’s Signature Event.

🔗 Reserve your seat or explore sponsorship opportunities through the link in our bio.

✨ Hope Starts Here
📍 Monday, October 5, 2026
The Metropolitan Club | New York City

08/27/2026

Ticks aren't just an annoyance on a hike—they're transforming our relationship with the outdoors.

ER visits from bites hit their highest point in a decade this past spring, and species like the lone star can sense and pursue prey up to 15 yards away. At the same time, ticks are turning up in backyards and city parks where people may not expect them.

From Lyme disease and babesiosis to anaplasmosis, Powassan virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome, different species can pose a wide range of health risks.

"It's really a Pandora's box of infection," one expert told The New York Times.

In a new feature, the Times takes a deep dive into the growing problem—and the research underway to find new ways to protect us.

🔗 Read the full story at the link below.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/magazine/tick-season-lone-star-alpha-gal-syndrome-lyme.html

A scientific and civilizational horror story.

08/26/2026

Raise your hand if your brain immediately goes here...🙋

Ticks thrive in tall grass, brush, and wooded edges—so yeah, you’re not wrong.

What’s the one outdoor spot that instantly puts your tick radar on high alert? 👇

08/26/2026

We’re proud to support Music for Action, a free concert helping bring greater visibility to tick-borne disease. 💙

Join us on September 22 at 6 PM in Central Park, NYC. Admission is free, and RSVPs are encouraged for a chance to win VIP tickets.

Learn more and RSVP at music4action.org.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Music for Action ft. Young the Giant & St. Lucia
RSVP @ music4action.org → enter to win VIP tickets; not required for entry

Sept 22, . Free in Central Park, Capital One City Parks Foundation co-hosted with LymeLnk
Come for music in the park. Learn about the effects of climate change on tick-borne diseases. Leave ready to get back outside safely.

With support from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Global Lyme Alliance, LymeLight Foundation, Project Lyme, The Quiet Epidemic

cityparksfoundation.org/events/music-for-action/

08/25/2026

Your yard might be rolling out the welcome mat for ticks and you don't even know it.

Ticks thrive where they find humidity and hosts. That means shady corners, brush piles, and overgrown edges can make your yard a lot more tick-friendly than you realize.

The good news? A few landscaping changes can make a real difference. Swipe through for what actually works — from where to put your swing set to why wildlife might be part of the problem. 🌿

Find more ways to make your yard less inviting below.

https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/how-to-keep-your-yard-safe-from-ticks-and-lyme-disease