Michelle’s Story

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My story starts on June 23rd, 2007. I was at a Dance Nationals in Michigan. I had my period and I would change it every 2-3 hours. I had my old kind but since I was going to a Dance Nationals I thought that I’d try a Sports kind. Within days of using the sports tampon, I started feeling sick to my stomach, fever and just tired. We had all thought I had the flu so we didn’t think anything of it. I don’t remember the ride home or how I even drove from my friend’s house to my house. On June … [Read more...]

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Gavrielle’s Story

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  My name is Gavrielle and I am now 16 years old.  On November 8, 2011, I came home from school feeling very sick.  I had a bad headache, fever, nausea and a sore throat.  My mom thought I had the flu or something that would run its course in the next 24-48 hrs.   It got worse the second day.   I was throwing up and started with diarrhea that night.  I couldn't keep anything down.  My mom was going to take me to the doctor after my brothers got on the bus the next morning … [Read more...]

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A Birthday Wish From our Founder

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To my Amy on the 23rd birthday of your beautiful life. The day you were born was like a great sunrise. You were hand-picked by God to be my beautiful baby girl and it will always, ALWAYS be a day to celebrate. Whenever I see the brilliant colors in the sky, the graceful flight of a butterfly, or smell the soft scent of lavender, I know it’s you touching my heart, reminding me that you are never more than a thought away. I love you my baby girl. Happy Birthday! “In the end, it's not the … [Read more...]

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Share Your TSS Story

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I was recently asked why it’s important for survivors of tampon related Toxic Shock Syndrome to share their stories publicly. And, why it matters if family members of those who died because of it come forth and share their stories. It matters because it’s only when survivors (or family members) share their experiences that tampon related Toxic Shock Syndrome comes onto the radar. Most are not aware that TSS is once again claiming lives, is once again a threat to the welfare of young … [Read more...]

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Amy’s Picture & Story

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  On July 23, artist Steve Kalstrup completed Amy, Windows to the Soul.  This work is dedicated to Lisa and Amy Elifritz. Steve encourages everyone to take time a few minutes to learn Amy's Story and to share it with others. Additionally, learn more about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) on the You ARE Loved website and through the organization's Facebook page. You ARE Loved is a nonprofit (501(c)3) organization founded by Amy's mother, Lisa Elifritz. Click here to watch the … [Read more...]

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You ARE Loved Attains Federal Nonprofit Status

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You ARE Loved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edinburgh, IN   July 13, 2012 You ARE Loved, an organization committed to raising awareness about tampon related Toxic Shock Syndrome and providing factual information about menstruation, received official notice of the Internal Revenue Service’s approval of its request for nonprofit status under 501(c)3.  This recognition is a part of the You ARE Loved’s strategic plan to continue to expand its reach. You ARE Loved exists because of one woman: Lisa … [Read more...]

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