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The Society is seeking funds to sustain its work with individuals, families, carers and friends affected by ME/CFS. ME/CFS is a serious, debilitating illness that affects multiple systems of the body. Since 1969, the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases has listed ME/CFS with Post-Viral Fatigue as a disorder of the neurological system in code G93.3 (and not under the mental health code F48.0). The underlying pathology of ME/CFS is not yet fully understood. For this reason, there is no single test that can determine if a person has ME/CFS and there is no known cure. It is estimated that more then 45,000 persons in NSW, and 134,000 in Australia, experience the challenges of this illness on a daily basis (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2001).
How will the funds be used?
To provide support to those affected by ME/CFS (including patients, carers, families and friends) through a quarterly journal. To increase public awareness through Awareness Week Activities (held in May each year) which are designed to educate the public about the existence and severity of ME/CFS. To provide advocacy for those affected by ME/CFS by providing the medical and scientific communities, government agencies and other relevant institutions with information to assist patients to receive appropriate levels of care and support.
Key Areas of Expenditure
Contribute towards ongoing Society operations costs
Provide a quality quarterly journal for members of the Society
Develop projects to support those affected by ME/CFS
Are donations tax deductible? Yes
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Yes, immediately sent to you by email when approved.
Donate to ME/CFS NSW Awareness 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 5403
WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515
PO Box 5403
WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515
To donate by fax, please download a printable donation form and fax to 02 9904 8435.
To leave a bequest in your will, please read the wills and bequests page for ME - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society of NSW.
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