Tag: awareness
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May – ME Awareness month
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a disabling and chronic illness, devastating the lives of 250,000 people in the UK. May is ME awareness month, with the main day being May 12th. Help us raise awareness and raise funds for ME research. I have had ME for nearly 20 years and there is still no know diagnosis…
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Princess for a day, reality hits!
So much for feeling like a Princess, I feel awful. The build up to the day and preparing things has left me exhausted, in lots of pain, feeling sick and dizzy, with a sore throat, serious tingling in my feet, legs, hands and face and poor concentration. The events of the last few days, having…
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I am well aware!
What a day yesterday, I was feeling so ill and down and convinced myself I was so pathetic, I was so stressed frustrated and feeling useless I needed to rest but couldn’t I was so fed up I wanted to scream cry etc but that won’t make it any better will it? Is it right to…
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Keep going…….
Just been prompted by JustGiving to send last minute reminders for my event. I will be dressing as a Princess with Emily on Sunday 10th May, making crowns with Emily’s class Tues 12th May and at Friday club Rothwell Baptist Church Fri 22nd May making crowns and sharing information. Thank you to everyone who has…
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Wear it for ME
Browsing on Cafepress I found some great clothing for ME awareness. I think they are great, but having spent quite a bit on stuff for the fundraising can’t really justify buying any, but thought I would share them for my awareness campaign as I can relate to all the slogans. Sick and Tired Serenity Chronic Illness…
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Fundraising Update – How do you raise awareness and money whilst keeping within limitations?
Well it’s all going well so far, I have got £240 donated, which is nearly half way to the target I set, which was actually totally random, but would be great if I could reach it. My promotional goodies have arrived and I have spoken to Emily’s teacher and am hoping that the children will…
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Princess for a Day
Every girl dreams of being a princess. We saw Cinderella recently and I certainly dreamy of having a dress like that I also love the dresses in Frozen, even though they are not real. Many kids costume makers are cashing in on those. And of course we would all love to have “Princess” Kate’s wardrobe,…
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ME awareness Day, week or whatever it is.
There have been a few articles and points of interest on facebook today. I will share a few of them with you. In the mind or in the brain? Scientific evidence for central sensitisation in chronic fatigue syndrome a study being carried out in Belgium. Chronic fatigue sufferers push for awareness a campaign in Australia. Action for ME spread…