About Us
Who We Are
Our Mission
It is our mission through the Ticked Off Lyme Foundation to bring AWARENESS to Lyme disease and to help aid with peer support through HOPE, HEALTH, and HEALING!
Who We Serve
Outreach Initiatives
Join us in our mission to combat Lyme disease and support those affected by it. Our active engagement in the community raises awareness, provides education, and fosters connections among those impacted by this disease. Your involvement can make a significant difference—whether through donations, participating in our events, or spreading the word about our initiatives. Together, we can empower individuals and break the silence surrounding Lyme disease.
Stewardship in Action
Progress with Purpose
Ticked Off Lyme Foundation has made a remarkable impact through its dedicated support groups, providing a safe haven for individuals to share their experiences and find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their struggles. These gatherings have fostered a strong sense of community, encouraging more people to come forward and share their stories, ultimately raising awareness about Lyme disease. Additionally, our fundraising events have successfully generated crucial resources that directly support those affected, empowering them with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate their journey with Lyme disease. Through these initiatives, we are not just raising funds; we are igniting hope and fostering resilience within our community.
Guiding Change Together
Board of Directors
President
Tina Rosekrans
Tina Rosekrans grew up in Canada and moved to Iowa in 2000 after getting married. She enjoys being around others and helping everyone. You will hardly ever see her do things for herself.
Tina met a young lady in 2005 and they instantly became best friends. A few years later, this friend was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Not knowing anything about the disease, Tina started to raise funds to help this friend pay some of her medical bills. This fight became a little more personal as Tina met more and more individuals with the disease.
In 2023, Tina hosted a 5K to bring awareness to Lyme Disease. During the next few months, she did more events to raise funds, but it was not enough. In October of 2023, Tina and her friend Pam started up a support group for anyone fighting Lyme. This group meets on the first Saturday of every month. Even though these groups turned out to be amazing and seemed to help people, Tina felt it was still not enough.
In January of 2024, she and Pam started Ticked Off Lyme Foundation Inc. With this foundation, Tina hopes to bring more awareness to this horrible disease by doing many fundraisers, spreading information, and holding different events – all to help those people fighting Lyme Disease to find HOPE, HEALTH, and HEALING!
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Vice President / Treasurer
Pamela Glandorf
Pam serves as Vice President/Treasurer for the Board of Directors of the Ticked Off Lyme Foundation Inc.
After high school graduation, Pam came to Cedar Rapids to attend Kirkwood Community College, earning an Accounting Specialist Degree. Since then, Cedar Rapids has been her home. She has enjoyed working in the accounting profession, learning updated practices, and meeting new friends. Retiring in September 2020, her heart is in faith, family, and friends, and feels blessed to have the opportunity to spend time helping others.
Meeting people who struggle with Lyme disease or knowing someone who struggles with Lyme has touched her heart and has been very eye-opening. She is excited to be part of this foundation, bringing awareness and support to those who suffer from this disease.
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Board Member
Kerrie Kolsto
Kerrie Kolsto grew up in Oxford, IA. She graduated from Clear Creek Amana and continued her education at Kirkwood Community College, graduating with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She has worked as an RN in several capacities and currently works at Urgent Care in Cedar Rapids.
She has lived in Amana for eight years. She is married and has three adult children and a daughter-in-law. All her children live in the surrounding communities. Kerrie is family-oriented and makes them her priority.
In November 2021 she opened Sunrise Nutrition in Fairfax and July 2024, New Day Nutrition in Cedar Rapids. She continues her nursing profession while owning these businesses.
In 2023 she participated as a vendor with the 5K for Lyme Disease in Fairfax and again in 2024. She joined the Ticked Off Lyme Foundation in September 2024 in hopes of assisting with bringing awareness and information to all who are fighting this disease.
Kerrie is very passionate about everything that she does and can’t wait to see all the ways she can help with this foundation.
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social media co-ordinator
madison Frericks
Madison Frericks Novak grew up in the Cedar Rapids metro area. She is married to her husband, Simon, and has a son. She enjoys all the time she gets to spend with him as a stay-at-home mom. She works part time in the beauty industry enjoying salon life as she has for the last 5 years.
She went through life hearing only of a few people with Lyme disease before realizing in adulthood just how many people are impacted and how little awareness there is. With a passion for learning and love for digging deep, she found herself immersed in studying all she could about Lyme disease after she had a Lyme-adjacent diagnosis. Realizing how many go undiagnosed and how little help there can be in the conventional medical model, she wanted to do more.
This brought her to the Ticked Off Lyme Foundation and she’s more than excited to be involved, learn even more, and help others going through Lyme and Tick-borne diseases.
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Together for a Cause
Events
Join us in the fight against Lyme disease by becoming a passionate advocate for awareness and change. Together, we can amplify our voices, inspire action, and create a future where no one suffers in silence.
Championing Lyme Disease Awareness
Get Involved
Ticked Off Lyme Foundation strives to empower communities to recognize the signs and symptoms early. Our efforts aim to dispel misconceptions and foster a deeper understanding of this often-overlooked disease, ensuring that those affected receive the support and resources they need. Every contribution helps us provide vital resources and raise awareness within our communities.
