Nicola Barnett

Nicola's 10k Run for ME/CFS!

Fundraising for ME Association
£290
raised of £200 target
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Event: Morrisons Great Manchester Run 2015, on 10 May 2015
ME Association

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We help people with ME/CFS to understand and survive their illness

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My Story

For those of you who don't know I have suffered with ME/CFS for the last 3 years. It's not a very well known condition and many people don't understand how it can affect someone's life. I struggled to manage work and my social life. I lost some friends through their lack of understanding and received negative comments which really got me down. I missed weeks of work due to being so ill and unwell, not being able to cope with everyday life. It was difficult to accept I could no longer push through my sickness and ignore it; I had to accept that I needed help. 

I attended sessions with my nurse; making a personal health plan to improve my sleep patterns and home management. I visited my GP who prescribed me some medication to help with the pain and disturbed sleep. I also attended physiotherapy so I could gently build up my muscles and strength. Its taken a whole year to steady my health and keep myself at a manageable level. Obviously I still have my set-backs, but I am much more positive in my approach to overcome them. Nobody can get me down anymore.

I decided to do this run so that I could finally tell my story and inspire others who suffer with ME/CFS; showing them that life can improve and that they can overcome any set-backs!

Please give to this worthy cause. So far there is no known cure and the money will go towards research into the condition; so that hopefully one day a cure will be found. It also helps support those who suffer from the condition and their families.

Thank you

Nicola Rogers, ME/CFS sufferer.


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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
£290.00
+ £57.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£290.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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