The Avril Lavigne Foundation Raises Awareness for Lyme Disease
The Canadian singer’s personal battle with the disease inspired her to help others.Avril Lavigne was one of the brightest young stars of the early 2000s (“Sk8er boi,” anyone?). After a five-year hiatus from releasing music, the singer revealed her break from the spotlight was caused largely by her battle with Lyme disease.
Inspired by her personal struggles, the artist started the Avril Lavigne Foundation, an organization aimed at helping children with disabilities and serious illnesses.
Get @AvrilLavigne’s #HeadAboveWater charitable t-shirt NOW to join our fight against #LymeDisease & help us provide individuals affected by Lyme with treatment they otherwise couldn’t afford. https://t.co/9XNc0E0MEk #FightLyme #LymeWarrior pic.twitter.com/qz9kh9lhin
— The Avril Foundation (@AvrilFoundation) September 19, 2018
Lavigne’s most recent campaign for the organization was a t-shirt sale featuring artwork from her single, “Head Above Water.” All proceeds from the shirts were donated towards Lyme disease research and prevention.
I’m honored to join @LymeAlliance Board of Directors. We’ve also created a partnership between @AvrilFoundation & GLA, to work together on prevention, treatment & research. Get your #HeadAboveWater t-shirt at https://t.co/tAOxbWt3Dy in support of our mission. #FightLyme pic.twitter.com/tvjX4QVrIa
— Avril Lavigne (@AvrilLavigne) October 16, 2018
Avril Lavigne is doing a commendable job spreading awareness about a disease that isn’t always in the public eye. The efforts of the star’s foundation are already making a difference in the lives of children.
