Bay Area Lyme Leading the Way Series
“Science moves minds and stories move hearts. This partnership connects two essential parts of the Lyme ecosystem: the research that advances medicine and the communication that inspires action. Together, we’re making education and prevention more accessible.”
– Eva Scarano, Founder and Executive Director, LymeLnk
LymeLnk is a new nonprofit combating Lyme and tick-borne diseases (Lyme+) through community storytelling and education. Founded in 2024 at Parsons School of Design, LymeLnk was born out of founder Eva Scarano’s personal nine-year journey with Lyme+, during which she chose to create meaning from her isolated quest for health.
Eva’s Lyme+ journey began in 2016 with a textbook case: a bull’s-eye rash and flu-like symptoms. Among the fortunate few to receive a prompt diagnosis, she underwent three grueling months of antibiotics and supplemental treatment and was asymptomatic for two years. Everything changed in 2019 when she moved into a mold-infested apartment, triggering a collapse of her immune system—her Lyme markers were back and higher than ever. Years later, Eva had just begun graduate school at Parsons when she found herself at her “rock bottom.” Struggling to remember class material from the day prior or make it past 3:00 pm without a nap, she remained determined to continue her studies and reclaim her health.