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.

I was recently diagnosed with ME after spending well over a decade managing symptoms and no doctor or hospital really knowing what was wrong. The daily symptoms I get can be severe, from extreme fatigue and tiredness, headaches and brain fog. Having ME has completely changed my life, my 10 year career with the NHS was brought to an end. 

Like so many others when the pandemic hit I piled on the pounds so I began walking which  not only helped my mental health but helped with the weight gain. The walking continued once lockdown was lifted and I soon felt well enough to power walk twice a week. 

The ME Association has helped me overcome my own demons and helped me 'find myself' again. The research that The ME Association do is a vital lifeline for the thousand of sufferers in the UK which is why I have set myself a challenge. 

I shall be taking part in the Lands End Park Run on the 23rd October 9am to raise vital funds for this awesome charity, not only raise money but raise hope for the thousand of suffers in the UK and be living proof there is life after diagnosis. 

This is a physical challenge for me which I will complete. Please support me and The ME Association and give whatever you can. 

Thank You.