How long have you been working in fundraising? I’ve been a fundraiser for six years now. I started as a Fundraising Administrator at Birmingham Hippodrome, where we raised money for a programme of education and outreach work with vulnerable and hard to reach communities. I worked up to Fundraising Executive level, looking after the everyday … More Meet Rosie, our new fundraising manager
As many of you know, our founder and spokesman John Caudwell has given regular television and newspaper interviews on the topic of Lyme disease. He found the courage to open up about the suffering that this disease has caused eleven members of his family. He has even shared the heartbreaking story of his son Rufus, … More A good news story – help us spread the message
WHAT IS THE CAUDWELL LYMECO 1,000 BRACELET CHALLENGE? Our challenge is simple. WE WANT 1,000 PEOPLE WEARING LYME DISEASE AWARENESS BRACELETS! Donate £5 for research and tell others how to keep safe. WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease can hit anyone at any time. You can catch it from the bite of an infected tick … More Caudwell LymeCo launches the 1,000 Bracelet Challenge
Recently, philanthropist John Caudwell announced that he was offering to donate “a million pounds plus” to be used for Lyme disease research, and reminded everyone that he hopes his own philanthropy will inspire others to do their own part, too. 22-year old biology graduate George Peirson has vowed to do just that. Not one to … More “Ironman” George raises money for research after brother struck down by Lyme disease
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably shopped online from Amazon now and then. A few of us here at Caudwell LymeCo buy almost everything from Amazon! Now you can make a difference by funding Lyme disease research with the things you’re already buying. Follow the instructions below. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5%, … More Use Amazon Smile to support the Caudwell LymeCo Research Fund
By John Caudwell, Chairman of Caudwell LymeCo Charity Lyme disease is one of the most serious public health threats that we face today. It is far more prevalent than people realise and is causing many different debilitating conditions, ranging from memory loss to life-threatening heart problems. For decades now, those suffering with this devastating disease … More My view on the development of a Lyme disease vaccine
Seven outstanding volunteers have completed marathons in aid of the Caudwell LymeCo research fund this year, setting a new record as the first people in the UK to run marathons to raise money for Lyme disease research. Together they have raised tens of thousands of pounds, which will go towards vital research to help find … More Marathon runners set new record for Lyme disease research
Important changes are taking place in 2018 for Lyme disease patients in the UK. Treatment guidelines for Lyme disease The UK now has formal clinical guidelines for Lyme disease for the first time. The NICE guideline has made a number of small but important steps forward in the diagnosis and care of Lyme disease patients … More What do Lyme disease patients need now?
This April, seven volunteers will become the first in the UK ever to run marathons to raise money for Lyme disease research. All the runners are raising donations for the Caudwell LymeCo Charity research fund, and six of the seven have never run marathons before. “These runners are making a real difference by supporting Caudwell … More The first year UK marathon runners raise money for Lyme disease research
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has today published guidance on Lyme disease, for NHS doctors, for the first time. The official guideline can be read here. Our summary of the guideline and FAQ The 5-minute Caudwell LymeCo guide, What does the NICE guideline for Lyme disease say?can be read here. There is … More The NICE guideline for Lyme disease is now published
