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ACT ME CFS and Fibromyalgia Support Appeal
ACT ME/CFS Society Inc
There are approximately 1300 people with ME/CFS in the ACT. Severity of the illness caries, however even moderately severe cases of ME/CFS are likely to require significant life-style adjustment by patients who may be unable to work or carry out normal day-today activities. The ACT ME/CFS Society helps people with the illness in the ACT region.
The core symptoms of ME/CFS are:
- Significant physical and mental fatigue that substantially reduces activity level
- Worsening of mental and physical fatigue and other symptoms following even minimal exertion
- Dysfunctional and/or unrefreshing sleep
- Muscle and/or joint pain and headaches
- Cognitive impairment including difficulty processing information, concentration impairment and loss of working memory
- Other symptoms include: sore throat, flu-like symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome etc
How will the funds be used?
Funds will be used to provide:
- support to those who suffer from the debilitating illness' known as ME/CFS and FMS. Ages can range from as young as six years of age to the elderly.
- information to inform and education those who are affected by these illnesses along with medical professionals and the general public.
- advocacy by providing information to relevant organisations and institutions to assist sufferers to receive appropriate levels of assistance
Key Areas of Expenditure
Telephone information and support service
Self help courses
Support group meetings
Information sessions
Providing free information to health professionals and the general public
Are donations tax deductible? Yes
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Yes, immediately sent to you by email when approved.
Donate to ACT ME CFS and Fibromyalgia Support Appeal
- Give a one-off donation online
- Give a regular donation online
- Donate by phone
- Donate by mail
- Donate by fax
- Leave a bequest
To donate by mail, please download a printable donation form and send through the post to:
PO Box 717
MAWSON ACT 2607
PO Box 717
MAWSON ACT 2607
To donate by fax, please download a printable donation form and fax to 02 6286 4475.
To leave a bequest in your will, please read the wills and bequests page for ACT ME/CFS Society Inc.
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