Lucy and Kate will be braving the GNR to raise money for Action for M.E. This means between us we'll be running a whole marathon!! 

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a long-term, fluctuating, neurological condition that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. M.E. affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK, and around 17 million people worldwide.

One of our closest and oldest friends lives every day with severe M.E., and despite this is the most generous, strongest and bravest person we know. Every step we take in training and on the big day will be with her in mind. 

She was able to build up some levels of activity and strength during a 4 month stay on a specialist ward at a hospital over 100 miles from her home. After returning home, it has been difficult to receive the specialist support she needs, because of the lack of funding for M.E./CFS in the local area.  Recently, she has been discharged from some local NHS services, because there is no longer the funding to support patients with severe M.E. because of the slow rate of improvement. 

We want to raise money support the vital work of Action for ME. Action for M.E. takes action to end the ignorance, injustice and neglect faced by people with M.E. Alongside providing information, support and advice to people to help improve their health and well-being, Action for M.E. works with professionals to enhance the care and support that people with M.E. receive and funds pilot research projects to advance knowledge of the illness.

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