Thank you for completing the #LastPhotoChallenge and supporting people with M.E./CFS. 

There are approximately 250,000 people in the UK living with M.E./CFS, many of whom have been living a life in lockdown for years, and will continue to do so after the restrictions are lifted due to the severity of this disabling condition. 

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a long-term (chronic), fluctuating, neurological condition that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. 

People with M.E. experience debilitating pain, fatigue and a range of other symptoms associated with post-exertional malaise, the body and brain’s inability to recover after expending even small amounts of energy.

In a recent study M.E./CFS was found to have the lowest health-related quality of life of the 20 conditions the study assessed including lung cancer, stroke, MS and schizophrenia.

There is currently no treatment option available and funding for research into M.E./CFS to find treatments has been incredibly low for decades with only £40 per patient being invested over 10 years. By comparison, epilepsy research received £200 per patient, rheumatoid arthritis £320, and multiple sclerosis £800.  

Your donation will help fund more research into M.E./CFS with the hope of finding a treatment for those living a life of lockdown and thanks to Olivia, colleagues at Lloyds will be running their own photo challenge and will be combining their totals as well as submitting a matched giving request to help make an even bigger impact!

Not taken on the #LastPhotoChallenge yet? - get involved now!

It's simple, you dont need to have been nominated, simply copy and paste the below message, add your photo, nominate 3 friends to increase the impact and make your donation!