Raising Awareness for Lyme Disease in Staten Island

Educating and empowering our community to prevent Lyme disease through clear, evidence-based resources and local action.

Projects & Resources

Practical, student-built materials for families, students, and local groups.

Downloadable Prevention Guide

Clear, printable checklist for tick checks, yard safety, and first steps after a bite.

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Short How-To Videos

Two-minute clips: how to check for ticks, proper removal, and prevention tips.

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Our Team

We are dedicated high school students committed to improving public health and driving meaningful community impact through awareness and education

Team Member 1

Mujtaba Ilyas

Susan E. Wagner HS

Founder; Established the initiative; Developer & Managed website; Oragnized partnerships with hospitals to host workshops;

Team Member 2

Khondoker Islam

Staten Island Technical HS

Co Founder; Aids globalization of the initiative by expanding awarness, orchestrating logistics; hosting hospital workshops to engaged broader audience; conducts research to develop accurate, engaging content for posts on Instagram.

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We post valuable content on awareness, key facts, and actionable tips..

Contact

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