Get ready for #MillionsMissing

We are gearing up for #MillionsMissing 2021! This year will be a week long event, from May 9 to 15, of action and activities to strengthen our community, and fight for recognition, research and medical education for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).

Check out our website for the #MillionsMissing timeline of events, grab your t-shirt, and plan a local event!  We will be continuing to update you with actions and resources, so keep checking the website for additional materials and ways to get involved.

Start Here: 

Get Your T-Shirt!
Find Key Dates and Times for Events
Register to Host a Local, Virtual Event
Actions – these actions are beginning to be finalized, so keep checking back! 

#MEAction’s virtual #MillionsMissing will highlight:

  • The strength and power of our amazing community. No matter where you are on your journey with ME, you are not alone. The community behind #MillionsMissing is with you.
  • Our urgent call to healthcare providers that we deserve excellent clinical care and knowledge.
  • #MillionsMore: Due to COVID-19, that there could be millions more who will be joining the #MillionsMissing. 

Check Out the Schedule of Activities – Click Here

Host a Local Virtual Event

This is a chance for you and your local community to connect during #MillionsMissing week. Local virtual events can be based upon states, cities, countries, and regions!  #MEAction will provide you with a link to host it virtually. Check out our website to review Local Events Policies & FAQ for more information.

Register Your Local Virtual Event, and we will be in touch!!

Take Action! 

Actions are still being finalized, but check out our Letter to the Editor toolkit, and post our “Save the Date” graphic on social media in the meantime! We can expand our reach by getting more and more people to participate! 

Order Your #MillionsMissing 2021 T-Shirt Now!

This year we have created a few different shirts for you to choose from! We can’t wait to see you rocking your #MillionsMissing swag on social media during #MillionsMissing week!

Keep an eye out for more information coming soon! Our fight for health equity is growing stronger and stronger and that is thanks to how you participate!!

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