The Ticked Off Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to the prevention, awareness, and patient support of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses that have become the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the United States. Our mission is to provide financial assistance and treatment support to Lyme and tick-borne disease patients over the age of 26 who are in crisis. We do this through grants and counseling in an effort to stem the tide of Lyme-related suicides. According to Dr. Joseph Jemsek (MD from Washington, DC), "The most common cause of death in Lyme disease is suicide." Through our efforts and support through generous donations and sponsors, we hope to put this reality in the past.