Most of you know my story, but for those who dont: I'm claire, and I've had ME for 7 years. I'm not going to pretend I'm some amazing athlete, but I always loved running. It was my own solitary activity that brought me peace, I used to go for at least one run a day regardless of weather. This horrible disease took that away from me. I got very sick very quickly, I became completely invisible. I' now moderately sick, I can' work and struggle to do most activities that others take for granted. But I've set my mind to this and am totally determined. I'l  be doing a sponsired run around Hollingworth Lake which may seem minir to some but will be seriously tough for me. I'l pay for this enormously but it' worth it to get the biomedical research we desperately need. 

"....doctors do not treat us and science does not study us. How could a disease this common and this devastating have been forgotten by medicine?" Jennifer BreaME Research UK believes that only biomedical research can find the causes of ME/CFS, improve diagnosis and treatment, and, ultimately, arrive at a cure. That’s why research is our focus. We've awarded 47 grants since 2000 and invested over £1.5million. But research is expensive and becoming more so every day. That’s the challenge we face, and that’s why we need your help.