Sam’s Spoons Foundation was created in 2018 to help defray the out of pocket expenses incurred by families affected by chronic medical conditions from Lyme disease and co-infections. Chronic Lyme Disease is not only difficult to manage, but it means that people are left 100% financially responsible for their treatment. This nonprofit organization is focused on helping those in need financially, while working with other nonprofit organizations to raise awareness, provide educational outreach efforts for youth and their families, instill the importance of prevention, and push important policies around tick bites and Lyme disease in Pennsylvania. 

Curious to know why “Spoons”? The spoon theory is a metaphor used to explain the lack of energy a person has to complete a simple daily task (like showering or house hold duties or making a meal) due to chronic illness/disease like Lyme and contributing illnesses.