Southampton Hospital's Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center Receives $25,000 Donation

Southampton resident and owner of East End Tick and Mosquito Control, Brian Kelly, recently donated $25,000 to Southampton Hospital’s Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center.

Kelly, a former school teacher and father to two young children, hopes to inform local children of the dangers of tick-borne disease, and increase awareness among their parents.

The funding will be used to develop a curriculum for local school districts in accordance with state requirements for school-age children.

Kelly has been involved in the Hospital’s Center since it was established last year and his earlier funding allowed for the production of tick identification cards in both English and Spanish that have been distributed at events across the East End.

In addition, he worked with Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman on the creation of a tick educational video for schools.

Photo courtesy of Southampton Hospital

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