Red Shoe Day: A Day of Remembrance - July 25th 2015

July 25th 2015 marked the second annual International Red Shoe Day.

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Theda's favourite flowers. In memory of all those lost to Lyme and other invisible illness. ~Carol Adams, Theda's mom.

In memory of my beautiful sister, Shezzz who lost her brave 10 year fight with numerous illnesses. She earned her wings 11 months ago. My thoughts are with all the Warriors out there xx ~Nicole

In memory of my sister Chrissy who lost her battle with Lyme and co infections after 18 years of suffering on May 30, 2014. I miss her every day! ~Sue

‪#‎InternationalRedShoeDay‬ Today I wear my Red Shoes for those lost to Lyme and Invisible Illness, These Include Theda, Karl, Brendan D, Nelson, Paul, Bevan, Chris and Heather. Also those who died whilst living with Lyme and fighting for recognition, Rachael Thomas (Asthma attack) and Les (Accident). This year I am also remembering Robert Sands – a great guy who was fighting for awareness and treatment for those with Lyme and other invisible illness. Thinking of all those families and friends who have lost loved ones also. ~Karen

In memory of Theda. Me and the M&Ms at Narooma Wharf NSW Australia. ~Nurk

Amie

Sheena

To all my friends who I know I will see one day again.... myself, my children and my grandaughter wear red for you today.

Thx for sending this global! my friends and I in Holland are wearing red shoes today to remember those who lost the fight against lyme or any other invisible disease and for those who are still fighting against lyme like myself. And we keep on fighting guys!! so this picture is symbolic for the remembrance and for celebration. I will raise my glass tonite to all of us and to the loved ones high up in the sky. ~Marielle

Ramona

Ginny

These are the only red shoes in the house; my son's trainers and far to big for me. Thinking of everyone affected by lymes and other illnesses and sending love to Carol. X ~Sheena

Marguerite

Karen

In honor of Debbie Bodden. Who fought a brave fight- and ultimately succumbed to the pain and isolation that often accompanies invisible illness. Never forgotten, always loved. ‪#‎lymeisawful‬, ‪#‎whereistheresearch‬, ~Rhonda

Angele

In remembrance of Heather Askeland and Mike Brochin also known as “Six-Way Lymie" ~Mary Ann Mazarella

Remembering the brave souls we have lost to chronic illness xxx ~Laura

Red shoes for remembrance. Thinking of Denise and all the others... Lea

Bettina

My red shoes to commemorate those we've lost to Lyme Disease and other invisible illnesses. xoxo ~Vanessa

Here's my red shoes (the heels were rapidly disappearing into the grass when hubby took this!) xxx `Lisa

I remember . . ~Erica

Red shoes for remembrance from Maine, USA ~Mary

In honor for all those we have lost to Lyme Disease and Invisible Illnesses. May we find a cure and never lose hope. Xoxo ~Lori

The fantasy, and the reality... ~Debra

My red boots for Lyme (which I have) for everyone else strugglling with an invisible illness today. I lost a very good friend to M.E 2 years ago. This is for you Oli x ~Jo

Hanaki

Red Shoes for Remembrance. My shot to commemorate those we have lost to #Lyme Disease International #RedShoeDay. — at Ramelton, Co. Donegal. ~Clare

Sporting my red shoes & spreading the love. ~Sandy

For all those we have lost and those still fighting.... Linda

For all my fellow fighters out there....those who have grown their wings all too soon, those who battle currently with treatments, endless financial costs, appointments and tests, those like me who can't get a diagnosis so fight the fight in the dark never knowing what will come or how to progress in this painful battle and those who will start the fight in the future. Stay strong, speak loud, hold on to hope and most of all try your harder to fight the demons that follow you around. Together we can do this, we can make a difference and bring about change and understanding. ~Jess

To all of us fighters... ~Pia

To all of us fighters... ~Kelly

I wear red shoes in memory of all the loving souls who lost their lives here on earth due to Lyme Disease and invisible diseases. ~Carolyn

Thinking of all those who lost their lives to lyme & other invisible illnesses. To all those still fighting - keep fighting! ~Lori

These shoes are not mine. I borrowed them because in the last 10 years, I've only been able to wear fur lined boots, slippers, or flip flops do to nerve pain from Lyme Disease. Today, for International Red Shoe Day we remember Theda and those who lost their battle to Lyme and other Invisible Illnesses. ~Delaware Lyme

Im wearing my red shoes in memory of Theda Myint and all the others that lost there lives to Lyme disease xx `Fiona

Wish you were sitting here beside me again, pal. http://beaverfury.com/about/ ~Kate

Karen Smith you are an inspiration to Drew & I □ you are so determined, resilient & smart ( & funny ) . . Proud of you, your community of folks that never give up. & for those whose bodies not their brains or souls had to leave this world I remember & respect. As I don't actually own Dorothy shoes so these are my next best. ~Shannon

Since I only have red pumps and not be able to wear these anymore, I've put a red scarf on for all Lyme and ME warriors and victims. With love from Belgium. ~ Sev

My contribution to the international Red Shoe Day -from Belgium, Peer. Wearing red shoes today while my thoughts and heart goes out to all the victims of Lyme Disease and invisible illness! ~Michelle

I wear mine for suffering Scandinavians. ~Helena

To all the people who have been taken by this horrible illness I've worn my red shoes today. ~Kellie

Thinking of Theda today, and all those who have lost their lives to Lyme Disease R.I.P. ~ Anna

Thinking of you all. □ ~Chantelle

For Theda and all invisible illness warriors who have passed xxx `Lea

‪#‎InternationalRedShoeDay‬ Today I wear my Red Shoes for those lost to Lyme and Invisible Illness, These Include Theda, Karl, Brendan D, Nelson, Paul, Bevan, Chris and Heather. Also those who died whilst living with Lyme and fighting for recognition, Rachael Thomas (Asthma attack) and Les (Accident). This year I am also remembering Robert Sands – a great guy who was fighting for awareness and treatment for those with Lyme and other invisible illness. Thinking of all those families and friends who have lost loved ones also. ~Kirsten

Trish

Got my Red Shoes on today in Rememberance of those lost to Invisible Illness including Lyme Disease. I am wearing mine for Anne L. Ney, a lovely woman who died within the last year and all others who lost their life to these terrible illnesses. ~Bonnie

I am an Aussie bloke So here is my work Boot and please, please no laughing, as i am very very sensitive, being tas the tasmanian tiger. ~Keith

Bad migrainous head to day and Theda and her family are in my thoughts as they often are.... red boots will be worn if I venture outside. ~Libby

Remembering Theda and those who have fought hard against Lyme Disease □□□ ~Jude

I promised my friend Rhonda Carney I would support her and this cause today, however I do not own red shoes, so here is my photo of red hair, rollers and lipstick! I hope that the Lymes awareness and support continues to grow so that more people do not suffer and that the Australian Medical Association will acknowledge this disease and find a cure. ~Karen

My red shoes are buried at the bottom of the wardrobe and Pete is asleep so I can't get them. Here instead are my almost-red socks in loving memory of Theda Myint, Karl and all the other Lyme Warrior-Angels. ~Sally

In loving memory of all who have lost their lives to Lyme disease and other invisible illnesses. R.I.P. Katrin Klein.□□□□ ~Ursula

In honor and tribute to all who lost their life to Lyme Disease, M.E. and all "invisible illnesses" : Theda, Denise, Jeroen,.. ~Sonja

Jules

My red shoes for Theda and all those past, and those of us suffering. Extra love to Carol and her family and Blake. xoxo ~Melissa

For Theda Myint, Karl Mcmanus, Barbara, Brendan, Susie, Aunty Gladys,Jasmine and everyone else who's no longer with us because Of Lyme disease and or invisible illnesses we remember you xxxxx ~Mandi

Clare

For Theda, Paul, Bevan, Karl and all the many others worldwide lost to this awful disease. ~Monika

Yvonne

Looking a bit overdressed today on my daily walk around the block - in memory of Australians and all who have lost their lives to Lyme disease. ~ Dawn

Marita

RIP Theda~ Rhonda

I know it's supposed to be red shoes but here are some red roses instead. These are for those lost like Theda & those still suffering like Blake. Lots of love & best wishes to all xx ~Cara

I know it's supposed to be red shoes but here are some red roses instead. These are for those lost like Theda & those still suffering like Blake. Lots of love & best wishes to all xx ~Sarah

In loving memory of beautiful Theda & all those who have lost their lives to chronic invisible illnesses....and for all of us that are still battling. xx `Pammy

Thinking of all the people who have lost their lives through Lymes disease and other invisible ilmesses. Xx `Alma

Monika

My red shoes/boots I wore for International Red Shoe Day. ~Lymie Sioux

In memory of Theda Myint and all those who lost their lives to Lyme Borreliosis - an invisible and often misdiagnosed illness. ~Silivie

For Theda, her loved ones, and everyone else affected by invisible illness. Red shoes and cyber hugs! (Posted for Janice Foster)

love to everyone heart emoticon healing for everyone. ~Melinda

Remembering those lost to Lyme and invisible illness. ~Janet

Elizabeth

Red shoes today for all those lost to Lyme Disease and "Invisible illnesses". Today I remember those lost to Lyme Disease and I honor them. Just Some of the People Who have Died of Lyme Disease: Carole M. C. Alton... ~Jillouise

Red shoes ready to go in Belgium! ~Never give up~ `Joyce

Alisa

My 'red shoes' in loving memory of all who have lost their lives to Lyme disease and other invisible illnesses. R. I. P. Xoxo ~Terri

My new red slippers ready for tomorrow. ~Alisa

Red shoes for all who have lost their life to lyme disease . ~Mary

If only I could sho(e)o away Lyme disease. `Elizabeth

Malyrah

I'm dedicating my red shoes to Anne Ney and Chris Morbelli-Urbanowski. ~Carolyn

For all Australians with tick borne illness... `Cheryl

Mal and Brad wearing their red shoes to remember those who passed from Lyme Disease and Invisible Illnesses

Pammy

Dedicated to all the victims of suicide who suffered from an invisible illness... ~Kimberly

Today we celebrate the lives & memories of fellow warriors who now walk elsewhere. Today we wear red shoes. ~E.b. Fromkes

Getting my Dorothy on in honour of all the lives lost to Invisible Illnesses, and a smile in the hope that that will soon change. ~Amber http://ambloglife.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/take-note-international-red-shoe-day.html

IN MEMORY OF JAMIE, HEATHER, MARY, JOHN & ALL OF THE SPECIAL LOVED ONES WHO LOST THE FIGHT. WE ARE THINKING OF ALL OF YOU. ~Lauren

Miss Katie Rae wearing her red shoes in memory of all of those that have lost the fight to Lyme and also to honor all of those still fighting this horrid disease...bringing hope...sporting her Red shoes...~Crystal and Katie

When a dear friend gives you only 1 red shoe. Oh my what to do..You let em all eat cake. This red shoe is a cake. Thank you Rachel CM it is perfect for Red Shoe Day. Lisa Hilton to honor and remember those we lost and celebrate life. ~ MaryAnn Gray

My sister and I showing support for Red Shoe Day! Dr. Randy this is for you!! Jennifer

The end of all suffering Nirvana. ~Fiona

Remembering all who died without a diagnosis or are suffering with a misdiagnosis. ~Richard

Tami

Red shoe day Brisbane, Australia ☺ Remaining optimistic that those suffering misdiagnosis will be diagnosed; remembering those who have gone to heaven and fingers crossed that all with chronic undiagnosed pain and illness can optimise living and be the best they can be.... ❤□❤□ ~Leonie

Remembering Theda and lives lost to an Invisible Illness. Celebrate their lives and memories.

Don't own a pair of red shoes so it's a red jumper & scarf for me! RIP all those already lost to Lyme disease & prayers & best wishes to all current sufferers xo ~Shirley

I don't have red shoes...but if I did they would be these. Or plain cherry docs in Mary Jane style. I figure Theda knows what's in my heart and that the minute I can be in the world where outside shoes are even required, I will snap some up and take them on adventure in her honour. So if you don't have a picture to share remember it's the thought that counts. Anything red...and your memories of lost warriors shared with us. Love, light and healing to you all □□ ~Amara

Sandra

I wear my red shoes in remembrance of all those who lost their lives to Lyme and other "invisible" illnesses, and in unity with the many thousands more who continue to fight each day for survival ~Wanda

In memory of all that have lost their lives to Lyme disease. "For those still suffering and all who are gone" International Red Shoe Day: Remembrance Day 25th July 2015 ~Gina

Here are my shoes to remember and honour those lost to Lyme Disease. Without knowing they inspired and touched many with this illness. ~Lauri

Red Shoes walking in Love for all the lifes lost. RIP. It is such a shame. ~Christine

I dedicate my red shoes to @heather askeland, who also passed away on july 25th (2014) from invisible illness. I honor her memory tonight on the one year anniversary of her crossing over. ~Leila

I will wear my red shoes to honor and remember all those who we have lost and all of us who are fighting mad and staying strong and holding on for dear life. `MaryAnn

Today I wear Red Shoes, not just for my friend Sharon, who suffers Scleroderma, but for all the others who suffer a silent illness. ~Lorraine

Manuela

International red shoe day □□ ~Debra

In loving memory of beautiful Theda Myint and all the other beautiful people who we have lost and those suffering, mostly through negligence. With love to Theda's mum. □ ~Josephine

To Theda and all the beautiful Lyme sufferers who've succumbed to this wretched Disease you are in our thoughts and prayers xx ~Dayna

For Theda & Lyme awareness may treatment become available to lessen our suffering ❤❤❤ ~Jennifer

For beautiful Theda, always in my thoughts. Xxxx ~Scarly

For those we've lost to invisible illness but who we'll never forget I wear these red shoes. Also as a symbol of our ongoing fight for recognition and to prevent the loss of more precious souls in the future. ‪#‎InternationalRedShoeDay‬ ‪#‎invisibleillness‬ ~Zoe

It's raining here ....Marjatta

I've got my red shoes on. ~Gina

Red Shoe Day ~Tara

Monika

Thanks to the Narooma Branch of the NSW Country Women's Association, Lyme Awareness and Invisible Illness mascots Mike and Mal are set to be involved in Red Shoe Day 2015 ~Nurk

I'm going tp wear my babies! What a great way to remember Chris & so many others. The battle continues. ~Shanna

Kory, One of Red Shoe Day volunteers, shows off her red shoes.

#internationalredshoeday #lymeawareness ~Kory

Thank you Theria Constandine Hadland for always supporting ‪#‎internationalredshoeday‬.

International Red Shoe Day Sturgis South Dakota gave a welcoming response in remembering those that have died and are no longer suffering

Laura from Burbank California knows that Lyme disease, tick borne diseases and vector borne diseases kills.

#internationalredshoeday

All the fallen. And all survivors battling Lyme and all invisible illness. ~Jodi

Children

In honor and tribute to all who lost their life to Lyme Disease and all "invisible illnesses." May we never forget them. ~Shar

To Theda and all the beautiful Lyme sufferers who've succumbed to this wretched Disease you are in our thoughts and prayers xx ~Dayba

The Boys

For Theda, Brendan and others.. ~Brad

My Spartan All Terrains blaze the Rocket's Red Glare, from America to Australia, here's to Theda Myint and everyone who has passed on to Lyme and other invisible illnesses. For I am battling PTSD. TO VICTORY☆ GOD BLESS ALL THEIR SOULS!! ~James

Dale

My brother did not have red shoes but that's ok he wore a red shirt to stop for a moment in this busy world to remember those that have died and know that we need to get more publicity on these diseases. ~Kory

Carl

Posting for my friend and brother in arms Medo Fawaz, a Swedish Lyme warrior in Stockholm. Thanks mate for participating. ~Heikki

I don't have red shoes so added this. ~John

Thank you Big Al from Sturgis SD for supporting ‪#‎internationalredshoeday‬

Thank you so much Li Anne Riley

Thank you Ross for your support remembering those that lost their lives to tick borne and vector borne invisible illness

Thank you John Coughlin for your support and thanks for helping to bring awareness to invisible diseases especially tick borne vector borne etc

The Pets

Ramona

Even my best friend got involved in International Red Shoe Day!! ~Tami

After a run down the beach with Grandad, Mannii got into my red Doc Martens RIP to everyone who has lost their lives to a invisible illness xx ~Emily-Aba

Prayers and Loving Thoughts □ ~Brenda

I've got my RED shoes on! ~Debbie