Yukey has updated his blog with another great English translation of Yurari’s manga, “Kuma-san’s CFS Diary”
Source: ME Life is Like…
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Annual Community Symposium on the Molecular Basis of ME/CFS at Stanford 2019
A unique and up-close opportunity to learn from and interact with these world-class scientists. Visit the link below for official details and sign up for the live stream of the event on Saturday, September 7th, 2019. The agenda is available here.
Jen Brea’s Path to Recovery
Source: Series written by Jennifer Brea – MediumJen Brea’s groundbreaking film Unrest brought much needed critical attention to ME/CFS. In a series of articles she writes about her path to recovery and a whole lot more.
Why ME? | Short Film (2019)
“Kyle, a high achiever who loves playing basketball, is looking the make a good impression on the scout coming to school. Will he be able to make it?”
Crowdfunding Project to Send ME/CFS Manga to Public Health Organizations in Japan
The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of ME/CFS in Japan, by sending out copies of the manga “One Day Suddenly I Got Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” to health officials. The organizers in collaboration with the author of the manga, Ms. Yuari, need to raise 2 million yen to be successful. Various rewards are being offered to supports, such as clear files and copies of the manga.
Update: On 08-16-2019 funding was successful!
#MillionsMissing Takes to the Streets to Create ME/CFS Awareness Worldwide
In Cities across the world people showed their support in beautiful and moving #MillionsMissing advocacy events. Researchers, clinicians, and patients turned out to speak about the urgent need to address this crisis with real action. Members of Congress tweeted out their support for people with ME!
Source: We did it! This is what the #MillionsMissing Look Like. – #MEAction
Human Genome Project Pioneer Seeks Cure for ME/CFS to Save His Own Son
CNN profiles Stanford researcher Ron Davis and his efforts to help his son Whitney.
Source: Human Genome Project pioneer seeks cure for chronic fatigue syndrome to save his own son – CNN