There are an estimated 18 million Americans suffering from
Long
Covid and zero proven treatments. Many are too sick to leave their beds, work, or care
for
their
family. Research funding is drying up and the U.S. has no additional
plans to support clinical trials.
The moonshot solution.
Our campaign's primary goal is to achieve a minimum
of
$1B
in annual funding for research & therapeutic clinical trials. Consistent
research
funding means a much better chance of getting us the treatment we need.
Orthostatic intolerance
Post-exertional malaise
Cognitive dysfunction
Long Covid is not just some mild lingering after-effects of an
acute
infection. Symptoms are often severely debilitating.
Many
people with Long Covid deal with post-exertional malaise, which leaves them in a horrible
symptom
flare
after even mild exertion like taking a shower. Others are bed-bound due to orthostatic
intolerance.
Everyone is at risk.
People of all ages and pre-existing health statuses can
develop
Long
Covid. Many are young and healthy prior to their infection, yet still end up with Long Covid.
Having a mild case doesn't mean you won't develop this condition. A
majority of Long Covid cases
follow a
mild infection.
Covid is still prevalent.
The risk of catching Covid has not gone away. In fact,
we
have just exited the second worst wave since the start of the pandemic. The virus
continues to
mutate and spread rapidly with several surges per year.
To reduce your risk of infection be sure to wear a
high
quality mask (N95+), ventilate your spaces, and avoid crowds.
Each infection is a gamble.
Every new Covid infection increases your overall risk of
developing
Long Covid. The only way to completely prevent Long Covid is to not get Covid.
