Brutal experiences during rowing challenge for Lyme sufferer

A Wiltshire man has described "the brutal, brutal environment" he's dealing with during an Atlantic rowing challenge.

John Watling, from Lacock, is part of a team attempting what's been dubbed ‘the world's toughest row’ - from the Canaries to Antigua...

...The team is raising money for Lyme Disease UK. John’s 25-year-old daughter Yasmin now has to spend hours on a drip every day after being bitten by a tick at the age of 19.

Yasmin did not see the tick, but discovered an enormous red bullseye rash on her leg and realised she may have been infected with Lyme Disease.

In the years since, Lyme disease has had an enormous and negative impact on her life - leaving her with extreme fatigue, brain fog, memory loss and neck pain among other symptoms.

John said: "It's our honour and privilege to be representing the community of people that have chronic or long-term Lyme disease.

"Their hardship is every day and goes on for years.

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountr...d-in-stormy-weather-during-atlantic-challenge

 

What a lovely Papa
May he sail safely & Yasmin make a full recovery.