A new ME/CFS fund raising campaign has been launched.

The ME/CFS Pocket Money Research Fund is aimed directly at those who have the most to gain from an increase in research on this terribly debilitating disease, the sufferers themselves, their family and friends. This is a time of great economic challenge for all, and most particularly on we who have already paid such a high economic price for our illness. The fact remains, however, if we don't act, we must wait years more in the HOPE that someone else will.

For those who are tired of waiting, you can learn more about The ME/CFS Pocket Money Research Fund HERE.

A new Group has been formed by Paula Hayward with yet another logo design by the amazingly talented Sebastián Chico. Check it out HERE.

Then, If you care to grab a cuppa coffee or tea and chat awhile . . .
try our instant messaging Chat Room at the bottom right of your screen or the Video Chat room mentioned below.

What do you MOST want your family and friends to understand about you and your medical condition? A new section of our community has been added For Family and Friends. It's meant to be a place they can gain some insight into how ME/CFS and FM effects us as individuals.

Help advance ME/CFS research. In conjunction with Dr. Nancy Klimas' research team, the ME/CFS Case Definition Survey can be accessed HERE.. Please join the hundreds of others from this community and take a few minutes to complete it to expand the body of knowledge on our disease.

Have you tried live Video Chat: yet? It's totally cool and so easy. To get started:

1. Make a statement like "Anyone interested in video chat?" in the written chat box (it's at the bottom right of the screen). This is a great place to check when you first log onto the site to see who else is around and available to talk.
2. Pre-arrange a meeting with others by setting a time to meet in the Video Chat Room (up to six at a time may use it)
3. Go directly to the Video Chat Room, check in and take your chances that you can join in a session in progress, or start one yourself by waiting around a bit.

If you don't already have a videocam attached to your computer, you can buy both new and used Logitech QuickCams on EBAY.

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