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ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), otherwise known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a high-profile illness. It is much less publicised than cancer or heart disease for example, yet it still affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK and around 17 mn people worldwide.

Part of its “mystery” is that it affects everyone differently and varies in its severity; targeting body and mind.  The most common symptom is (as the alternative name suggests) chronic fatigue but sufferers can endure many other symptoms such as muscular, nerve and joint pain, sleep disturbance, flu like symptoms, lack of concentration, memory problems and other issues.  Even mild cases can be very disruptive to a
person’s life, but around one in four people with ME are severely affected, being unable to care for themselves.  The causes of ME/CFS are still being investigated but there are likely to be a number of factors involved.  It is unclear why some people recover and others do not.  

Due to a common lack of understanding of the condition, sufferers often lack support and empathy from people and thus I am wanting to raise some awareness of the condition as well as some funds for research into its causes and potential cures.

I would be very grateful if you could please find a little cash to support my fundraising for this important cause.  Thank you so much.