Ross-shire activist raises awareness of Lyme disease with colourful event in Highland capital
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A BLACK Isle author was joined by a large group of fellow activists in turning a Highland landmark green at a special gathering.
Morven-May MacCallum arranged for the Ness Bridge in Inverness to be lit green this weekend as part of an awareness-raising month.
The effort is helping put Lyme disease in the spotlight.
Ms McCallum, who wrote the book Finding Joy about her experiences, has been living with the condition for 12 years following a late diagnosis.
She said the Friday night gathering for a light-up had been a "fantastic".
The bridge was lit lime green.
A board with the words ‘Lyme disease is...’ was available for people to share what it means to them.
The cause is close to her heart after she was left bed-bound for eight years after being diagnosed late.
She also speaks in schools and has helped at a number of awareness-raising events.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It's usually easier to treat if it's diagnosed early.
Many people with early symptoms of Lyme disease develop a circular red skin rash around a tick bite.
Symptoms including tiredness, aches and loss of energy can last for years in some people.
May is Lyme disease awareness month.
