It's #MillionsMissing Week!

It’s #MillionsMissing Week!

Author:

Darius

It’s here. It’s #MillionsMissing week! Are you ready to gather allies, express your art, share your story, tune into some great performances, and celebrate our community?

There is a lot to do, and you should only participate when and how you are able. Our numbers are mighty, so you are not in this alone. Together, we will enact the change we need.

Everything is virtual this year – when in doubt, check our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for live updates and use the hashtag #MillionsMissing in your posts!

Join the #MillionsMissing!

Here’s the schedule for this week!

May 10th, Today: Gather Your Allies! If you are able, contact people in your network to ask them to post about #MillionsMissing on May 12th. We want the most engagement we can get, so let’s ask for support today. Check out a sample email in the toolkit.

May 11th, Tomorrow: Share Your Art! This community is a talented one. Share your art by singing, showing off your visual art, poems…whatever you heart desires. We want to use this moment to gain even more attention and excitement for the big day!

May 12th, Tuesday: #MillionsMissing!

Above all else, this is the day you SHARE YOUR STORY! The most important thing you can do on May 12th is to talk about your life and your experiences as a person with ME. To learn about the best ways to share, check out the toolkit.

UK Event: Watch on FB Live at 4pm UK time
Don’t worry, if you miss watching it live, it will be available later.

US Event: Watch on FB Live at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET
Don’t worry, if you miss watching it live, it will be available later.

Performances All Day on Various Social Media Platforms: See Full Schedule

And, of course – we will be sharing, retweeting, and reposting your stories all day long!

May 13th, Wednesday: Rest! It’s been a long week already!

May 14th, Thursday: Join the Community Icebreaker Event! Connect with old friends and make new ones.

May 15th, Friday: Look forward to what’s ahead!

#MillionsMissing week begins today. Contact your allies and help us build the support we need to continue to build a strong movement.

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