After several years of illness, our 14 year old son was diagnosed in 2018 with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Currently, he is based at home full-time and unable to attend school. Some of the many symptoms he has include constant stomach pain,migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,tired and weak muscles and chronic fatigue. He has gone from being an active sporty teenager to being confined to his home and even a short walk is too much for him right now.

There is no proper diagnosis for ME/CFS. There is no treatment. There is no cure. We need to support organisations like the Irish ME/CFS who amongst other objectives have a dedicated research fund and feel it is important that better tests and treatments are developed for this debilitating condition.

Your donation will help a voluntary run organisation to continue to raise awareness and help find a way to support people living with this chronic illness.

Visit their website here for more information and to raise your awareness about ME/CFS:  www.irishmecfs.org