At the Foundation we are currently funding a research programme led by Professor Paul Kellam taking further our gene research. We need to raise £58,012 to complete the cost of this two year study.
CFS/ME is no trivial illness. CFS sufferers experience severe malaise with flu-like symptoms, overwhelming exhaustion of both muscle and mind, loss of short-term memory, loss of concentration, gastro-intestinal problems, joint pain, muscle pain, migraine and insomnia. A special feature of the disease is that the condition waxes and wanes; this can occur within an hour, a day or over the years. The social consequences are frequently severe, marriages breakdown, careers are ruined, children are unable to attend school and students have to abandon university courses. At the moment there is no cure for this devastating disease.
We believe that this disease can and will be conquered, but it will need the dedicated work of distinguished research scientists and the determination of people in the community to bring this about. The CFS Research Foundation believes that it plays a pivotal role in achieving this.
Small organisation, big aim!
The CFS Research Foundation has been around for almost 20 years and over that time has raised a greast deal of money to pay for important bio-medical research into chronic fatigue syndrome/ME. In all that time we have made sure that as much of the money we raise as possible goes on vital research. For that reason, we have a small number of part time staff and plenty of volunteers. We believe that professional does not have to mean big. Our office is open from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
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Support CFS/ME Research
You can support CFS/ME research in a number of ways. You can make a donation online right now or look at our many fundraising ideas such as organising a coffee morning or just shop online via Everyclick. Or why not volunteer - we are always looking for people who can help us out. If you think you could run a marathon, make some cakes, get your company to support us we would be delighted to hear from you. We receive no funding from government and are entirely reliant on the support of individuals as well as some charitable trusts. Please
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if you think you can help in any way. We are also always in need of a variety of volunteers. You can download our donation form here.