You are the users and the financial supporters of this organization. We promise to bring you better information, service and support thoughout the coming year.

To the vast majority of users who did not send any contribution, I am asking one more time for you to help keep this organization alive and well. You get some benefits from LymeNet, you need to return the favor. If each of oyu only sent $5 the number would exceed all of our exprectations. Think!

As for the results, our goal of $6,000 was not achieved. The total received to date is $4,400. The total collected last year was $7,500.

As you know the goal we set is what we need to function, no profit, no salaries, no fancy offices.

I leave it in your hands and hearts.

Have to admit, I was very disappointed to hear we didn't reach our goal, especially since the amount was considerably lower than what was donated last year.

When you consider what a wonderful source of free, reliable information this is, then it certainly should be high priority for donations by those who can afford to send something - anything.

If everybody donated just a little, it would add up quickly.

Just think how it is when you try to log on and LymeNet isn't working. I'd hate to imagine that being the case everyday.

And thanks to Bill and Jenifer and everybody else who keep it working for us!

bstolow,

I have a question. Does the money ya'll collect all year long (if there is any) go towards the 6,000 total?

Say if a person gives 5 dollars a month every month does that help reach the 6,000 or does that help with unexpected extra's during the year.

I am just trying to figure out a way that people could give without it really hitting them at one time.

However, it seems to be human nature to want a free ride, and most people don't feel any responsibility to do anything themselves. They just assume someone else will do it. That is clearly not the case, not in Lyme or anything else.

Something is not adding up with the numbers: millions of hits on the website, but only 200 actives posters, and not enough contributed to keep the site going. But maybe everyone who posts didn't respond to the poll a while back. And maybe a lot of people aren't registered who come here. Everyone once in a while someone says they lurked for a long time. Lurkers, if you get help here, you need to do your share too.

But this is pretty typical. All the lyme organizations and efforts have not had anything like adequate support. Maybe people all still believe in the tooth fairy and santa claus too. Those who have taken their responsibility pills can't do it all.

I was the 1st person responding to this post yesterday, and copied my comments to off topics & computer areas. I see they do NOT show up on this area. EDITED: Guess I missed this one...brain fog! My mistake.

I'll state this again. I gave $12 .. $ 1/month for this wonderful, informative lyme board where we can come 24/7 and find answers to questions anytime.

I also stated that I felt for those with the IVs with their $6-$10,000/month out of pocket I didn't expect them to donate because of this.

Someone suggested $5; this would be 250% more and help towards all those on those expensive IVs paid out of pocket.

I love this board & only discovered it 2 months ago.

I also asked Bill to state how he uses the money for those newbies that didn't see his earlier answer to me when I asked it.

Thanks for keeping this board around and the money necessary to sustain it.
Betty G., Iowa

Founded in 1991, the Network has helped thousands of people from all over the country. We are incorporated in the State of New Jersey and received our 501(c)(3) that same year.

Our funding comes from individuals and businesses who have been touched by this disease. We have no affiliation with any health care provider or corporation. We currently do not receive funding from government sources, although we have submitted applications for such funding to support our project.

If you find the information in this guide useful, please consider making a donation. Contributions will be used to support the operation of LymeNet, the system providing you with this information. Donations are tax deductible; should you require written confirmation of your donation (required by the IRS for contributions over $250) we will be glad to do so on request.

This web site contains general information about the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease. This site also provides the reader with pointers to other information sources on the Internet. The general information contained herein is exclusively for informational purposes--only an experienced physician can diagnose and treat Lyme disease.

Thank you for participating in our information system--your help is needed to keep LymeNet up and running for years to come.

Sincerely,
Bill Stolow, President
The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey, Inc.
43 Winton Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 USA
[email protected]

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Originally posted by david1097:
Bill, I would like to contact you by email. How do I do it?

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Bill Stolow, President
The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey, Inc.
43 Winton Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 USA
[email protected]

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Originally posted by fulfillment09:
I have someone would like to donate on my behalf, is that ok? Thanks.

Mimi

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I'm sure it would be. Anybody can donate, if they want to do it in your name, I don't see why not.