The Lowry Foundation is thrilled to host high school student Olivia Goodreau, author of But She Looks Fine – From Illness to Activism, at our Speaker Series event on June 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn Street, Denver. Olivia will share insights from her new book, which will be available for purchase and for signing at the event. This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP requested below but not required.

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About Olivia Goodreau

Her parents grew worried when second-grader Olivia Goodreau began having body aches, brain fog, headaches, and other symptoms that persisted over many months.  After visiting over 55 doctors in a period of 18 months and undergoing an array of tests, Olivia was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2013.

What Olivia discovers through her journey with a chronic illness, and what she has been sharing with the world, is that inside of every predicament is also a possibility. She has turned her physical challenges and emotional hardships into an engaged life of advocacy for others. Olivia is the brilliant young founder of the LivLyme Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to children and their families struggling with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. The organization also supports the work of researchers and scientists who are dedicated to finding effective treatments and cures for tick-borne diseases

Olivia also invented the free global app called TickTracker, which has over 15,000 users worldwide and in multiple languages, the Tickmojis App, and recently launched her latest free app, LongHaulTracker. Olivia has given grants to children and to scientific institutions; testified to Congress and presented at multiple institutions and organizations; received numerous awards; has held four annual LivLyme Summits; has interned at a handful of universities; and has been featured on local and national tv, and in over 25 magazine and newspaper articles.

Book Reviews (www.amazon.com)

“This book will make you stop in your tracks, pay attention, and captivate your heart in a deeply emotional way. It’s a story beyond Lyme disease – but a story about a child who grew up having to fight for her life.” – Ally Hilfiger

“The music world has Aretha, Cher, Madonna & Adele. The Lyme world has Olivia.” – Jeff Crater, Co-Founder Center for Lyme Action

“This young powerhouse knows what it means to start a movement from the grassroots level. She has been selfless and courageous in openly sharing her story. I’m so darn proud to be her Wingman…I’d follow her anywhere.” (Ret.) Colonel Nicole Malachowski, United States Air Force First Female U.S Air Force Thunderbird Pilot

“I think Olivia is an inspiration and she is my hero.” – Dr. Neils Spector, Duke University

“Olivia has been one of those people who generated a whole movement. She has raised awareness, her foundation has raised awareness, and really something people did not think about, but now they do. And it’s because of Olivia.” – Dianne DeGette, U. S Representative of Colorado

“Olivia is a ten plus year survivor, a true inspiration and has done more in her short life so far, than most ever do in a lifetime.” – Ryan Sutter, ABC’s Bachelorette TV Show

“I want to thank you for all the great work you are doing.” – Mark Hamil, Actor

“Young people are changing the world – and Olivia is proof” – Sheryl Sandburg, Chief Operating Office at Facebook

“As a fearless advocate and compassionate friend to all whom she inspires, Olivia emerges as a voice for a marginalized, abandoned, suffering patient populations. She is the hope and voice of the future.” – Susan Green, Legislative Counsel at NatCap Lyme

Celebrities have a lot to say about this book (www.amazon.com)!

“I want to thank you for all the great work you are doing.” – Mark Hamil, actor (Star Wars, The Mandalorian, The Sandman)

“Olivia is a ten plus year survivor, a true inspiration and has done more in her short life so far, than most ever do in a lifetime.” – Ryan Sutter, ABC’s Bachelorette

“This book will make you stop in your tracks, pay attention, and captivate your heart in a deeply emotional way. It’s a story beyond Lyme disease – but a story about a child who grew up having to fight for her life.” –  Ally Hilfiger, Artist, Designer, Lyme Activist

“This young powerhouse knows what it means to start a movement from the grassroots level. She has been selfless and courageous in openly sharing her story. I’m so darn proud to be her Wingman…I’d follow her anywhere.” – (Ret.) Colonel Nicole Malachowski, First Female U.S Air Force Thunderbird Pilot

“The music world has Aretha, Cher, Madonna & Adele. The Lyme world has Olivia.” – Jeff Crater, Co-Founder Center for Lyme Action