Michele Kurth

Michele's Snowdon Climb for ME

Fundraising for ME Association
£928
raised of £500 target
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Michele's Snowdon Climb for ME, 3 August 2017
Biomedical research into M.E.is seriously underfunded. We need to do more if we are to learn how and why this cruel illness starts - how to test for it or treat it, or better still, how to cure it.

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It will be 30 years in July since I had glandular fever which precipitated many years battling severe ME. Until 1987 I had always lead a very fit & active lifestyle, was hard-working & enjoying a promising career. The illness forced me to take early retirement  & left me severely disabled for nearly 20 years. I spent eight of those years in social purdah virtually bedridden & unable to read, converse or watch television. Thankfully, my condition has gradually improved & I am now able to live a relatively active life, however, I am only able achieve this “normality” with very strict management & pacing & spend a great deal of time at home recharging my batteries. 

It is estimated that around 250,000 people including many children are affected by ME in the UK & at present there is no diagnostic test available or any universally effective treatment or cure for the disease. I am one of the lucky ones as 25% of severely affected sufferers see no remission of their symptoms with many remaining permanently bedridden & socially isolated.

hope that my walk also will give some hope & encouragement to other severely affected sufferers by showing that it is possible to make a significant improvement & regain a fit & active lifestyle even after many years of disability.



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About the campaign

Biomedical research into M.E.is seriously underfunded. We need to do more if we are to learn how and why this cruel illness starts - how to test for it or treat it, or better still, how to cure it.

About the charity

ME Association

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The ME Association campaigns hard to get ME recognised as a severe neurological illness. Our helpline provides essential information and support to adults and children who have ME/CFS, and to their families and carers. We also fund biomedical research into the physical nature and causes of ME/CFS.

Donation summary

Total raised
£927.25
+ £113.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£550.00
Offline donations
£377.25

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