Daniel Pereira was photographed by NYC photographer Amanda Crommet as part of a series of former and current Ridgefield Lyme patients. "For several years, I lost part of who I was. I couldn't be myself. I couldn't understand why I felt the way that I did, and that's why I was so determined to get rid of it. I had to fight to get myself back. It was tough. But I did it. And today I'm good. I feel good. I think this is behind me," says Mr. Pereira.
The exhibit will open at the Ridgefield Library on Wednesday, May 25th. Author Allie Cashel and Dr. Daniel Cameron will lead a presentation, which will be followed by a reception catered by Flik International. Ms. Cashel wrote the book Suffering The Silence, which explores the complex experience Lyme patients often face. Dr. Daniel Cameron, past president of International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, will offer his own insight as a treating physican. The talk begins at 7pm. Registration through the library is recommended. The show will run through June 30th and is free to the public. This exhibit was generously sponsored by the Berisford Family.