Long Covid-19 Foundation (Charity number 1193939) was established in November 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. This is a UK-based Charity set to support Long Covid sufferers.
WE CONNECT THE DISCONNECTED.
Personal story and inspiration of the Founder – Dr Valentina Viduto
I had my new-born baby when me, my husband and two older school age children were hit by first wave of coronavirus back in February 2020.
My GP doctor was not able to help or advise as appropriate since there was no clear message about the disease, the list of symptoms was not identified, clinical protocols were not developed and so we were left to deal with the situation by ourselves, – locked up in our house without any medical help, medicines or hope for recovery. Dark days full of fear and cold hopelessness prevailed and completely filled up these days.
Being senior academic by work experience, high caliber scientist by education (little to do with medicine or viruses however) and strong leader by nature I decided to fight for my family.
At that time, I had to set myself on a mission to find vital information and answers to my questions from various sources – other people like myself, scientists and academics, medics and other people of medical professions. Most of the sources were found in USA. They seemed to pioneered early research efforts and gathered lots of information vital to survive.
That information and hands on knowledge I gathered helped me slowly to recover in 7 months and save lives of my relatives.
To remember many bright people, I met along the way, who timely joined my deadly stand-off against the Coronavirus, – I decided to continue my fight and everyday effort for the benefit of whose who are still suffering or may become Long Covid suffer, – to avoid them experiencing the hell I went thru, giving them hope and support where possible.
Thus, with support of others, I founded the Long Covid-19 Foundation in November 2020 to be the North star for many people across the globe during the uncertainty threatening our lives and lives of beloved ones; helping them to find their way out or ultimately avoid them such a life-threatening journey.
Long Covid-19 Foundation’s vision is to create a world where no life is lost or ruined by Long Covid.
Our mission is to help people to avoid Long Covid syndrome and improve well-being of sufferers by increasing awareness, promoting early detection and diagnostics, and supporting the innovative research for early treatment and recovery taking place Worldwide.
Our Vision: We are paving the way to a world, where no life is lost or ruined by Coronavirus.