The mission of the Ticked off Foundation is to provide financial assistance and treatment support to Lyme and tick-borne disease patients over the age of 26 who are in crisis. They do this through grants, treatment discounts, 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 their efforts and support through generous donations and sponsors, they hope to put this reality in the past.