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About Us

React19 is a science-based non-profit offering financial, physical, and emotional support for those suffering from longterm Covid-19 vaccine adverse events globally.

Our mission is to bring healing to the moms, dads, friends, and loved ones who are facing life-altering side effects from their Covid-19 vaccine. We build bridges between patients and research institutions in order to develop a better understanding of our vaccine complications. React19 works with both patients and providers, as well as research teams. Our programs all fall within our 3 categories of assistance (financial, physical, and emotional). Programs include funding, promoting, and sharing relevant scientific research; bringing the right medical teams together with patients; direct financial assistance; educational outreach; and supporting communities where impacted people can begin to heal physically and emotionally.

Our History

Our organization began as a small community of medical professionals and everyday people who experienced adverse reactions from Covid-19 vaccines. Although we were previously healthy individuals, we shared very similar reactions to these vaccines. These included nausea, weight loss, heartburn, diarrhea/constipation, sleep disturbances, chest pains, headaches, facial and sinus pressure, dizziness, severe weakness and fatigue, painful paresthesias throughout the body, severe painful paresthesias focused on the face, tongue and scalp, internal vibrations and tremors, muscle twitching and muscle spasms, brain fog and mental status changes, memory loss, tinnitus, impaired/blurred vision, elevated blood pressure and heart rate, bulging veins, heart issues and weakness.

Our reactions occurred within minutes to a few short days after receiving the vaccines. Several in our group have experienced paralysis of the lower extremities and to this day remain paralyzed. Many of us have been ill for beyond 5 months.

For months, we suffered alone without adequate medical care, answers, or acknowledgement from medical groups and government. We found each other through our common struggle, and our community has continued to grow, far beyond any expectations.

Our Board and Advisors

Military Chapter
As a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Drew served 14 years, leading aviation operations missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Spartan Shield, earning the Army Commendation Medal. Afte…
Treasurer
Treasurer Jessica Zodikoff is a mother of two and certified Health Coach. She works in operations at Vitality Nutrition, where she was introduced to React19’s mission. Jessica&nb…
Co-Chairman
Brianne Dressen is a previously healthy preschool teacher, and mother of two young children. Early in life she learned that setting challenging goals and accomplishing near impossible tasks was rewa…
Director of Education and Medical Board, React19
Visiting Professor, King Edward Medical University  Founder & CEO, DrBeen Corp and Syd Med Corp  Medical Educator, Presenter, and Illustrator  Dr. Mobeen Syed is a physician…
Neurology
Throughout her extensive medical career, Dr. Suzanne Gazda has uniquely combined a dedication to outstanding care with an authentic commitment to patients as people first.  Renowned by peers an…
Immunology - Allergy
Douglas Jones, MD is known globally as an innovator and “finding a way for those have not previously had one” by taking an integrative approach to patients. He is the founder and CEO of Global Allerg…
Co-Chairman
Joel Wallskog is an orthopedic surgeon from Mequon, Wisconsin. He grew up in the Milwaukee area. He attended Marquette University for his undergraduate education. He married his college sweetheart i…
Legal Affairs Director
Prior to his own life altering vaccine injury, Chris primarily practiced criminal defense throughout central Pennsylvania.  His client base ranged from individuals facing minor offenses such as…
Post Cancer Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Elise Mecham, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including body contouring after massive weight loss, facial rejuvenation, and post-…
Director of Advocacy
Former preschool teacher joined React19 following family members’ vaccine injuries. Deborah started her affiliation with React19 in February 2022. As a preschool teacher and former elementary school…

REACT19

  • Patient-led RESEARCH, and collaborations with researchers and research institutions

  • To increase our understanding through EDUCATION, reviewing emerging science, and analyzing collected data through patient-led research
  • To get those suffering on the path to healing through ACTION and advocacy.
  • Leading to the COVID 19 vaccines we address the needs of an underserved and growing community.

  • Assessing successes and shortcomings in treatment protocols and THERAPEUTICS.