letter campaign

#MEAction giving season

103.31%

Amount raised

$206,620.81 (£161,164.23)

time until the end of the year

Start a letter writing campaign or facebook fundraiser

Reach out to your friends and family and share your story. Ask them to support our global movement for recognition, education and research for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). You can:

Start a Facebook fundraiser
Send an email
Send a text message
Send a printed or handwritten letter
Send an #MEAction holiday card and enclose a letter

Sample Email or Letter (US)

Dear ____,

Insert your story here. Share how ME has impacted your life.

That’s why I am fighting to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome. ME is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and immune system. It impacts over 1 million men, women and children of all ethnicities, ages, and genders in the US and 15-30 million around the world. There are no FDA-approved treatments and many are left, homebound or bedridden, without any access to medical care.

#MEAction is an organization close to my heart that fights for recognition, medical education and research for people living with ME. Our goal is to raise $XX,000 this holiday season to support #MEAction. Your contributions help support a global community of over 30,000 patients and caregivers, of leaders, volunteers, and participants. Together, we are working to raise awareness, educate medical doctors, grow the scientific field, and build a thriving community of support and friendship.

To learn more, you can watch #MEAction co-founder Jennifer Brea’s TED Talk, “What Happens When You Have a Disease Doctors Can’t Diagnose”: http://j.mp/TEDTalkME.

#MEAction is 501(c)(3) organizations and donations are fully tax deductible for US taxpayers.

I hope you will join me in creating a world where all people with ME have access to compassionate, effective care.

Thank you in advance for your support, Signed PS–Your donations will be doubled thanks to a generous matching pledge!

Microsoft Word Document (US)

Sample Facebook Fundraiser (US)

Insert your story here. Share how ME has impacted your life.

#MEAction is an organization close to my heart that fights for recognition, medical education and research for people living with ME. Your contributions help support a global community of over 30,000 patients and caregivers, of leaders, volunteers, and participants. Together, we are working to raise awareness, educate medical doctors, grow the scientific field, and build a thriving community of support and friendship.

I hope you will join me! Thank you so much for your support!

PS–Your donations will be doubled thanks to a generous matching pledge!

To learn more visit: http://j.mp/TEDTalkME http://meaction.net

http://j.mp/TEDTalkME

http://meaction.net

Microsoft Word Document (US)

Sample Email or Letter (UK)

Dear ____,

Insert your story here. Share how ME has impacted your life.

That’s why I am fighting to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome. ME is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and immune system. It impacts over 250,000 men, women and children of all ethnicities, ages, and genders in the UK and 15-30 million around the world. There are no effective treatments and many are left homebound or bedridden, without any access to medical care.

#MEAction is an organisation close to my heart that fights for recognition, medical education and research for people living with ME. Our goal is to raise £XX,000 this holiday season to support #MEAction. Your contributions help support a global community of over 30,000 patients and caregivers, of leaders, volunteers, and participants. Together, we are working to raise awareness, educate medical doctors, grow the scientific field, and build a thriving community of support and friendship.

To learn more, you can watch #MEAction co-founder Jennifer Brea’s TED Talk, “What Happens When You Have a Disease Doctors Can’t Diagnose”: http://j.mp/TEDTalkME.

I hope you will join me in creating a world where all people with ME have access to compassionate, effective care.

Thank you in advance for your support,

Signed

PS–Your donations will be doubled thanks to a generous matching pledge!

Microsoft Word Document (UK)

Sample Facebook Fundraiser (UK)

Insert your story here. Share how ME has impacted your life.

That’s why I am fighting to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome. ME is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and immune system. It impacts over 250,000 men, women and children of all ethnicities, ages, and genders in the UK and 15-30 million around the world. There are no effective treatments and many are left homebound or bedridden, without any access to medical care.

#MEAction is an organisation close to my heart that fights for recognition, medical education and research for people living with ME. Your contributions help support a global community of over 30,000 patients and caregivers, of leaders, volunteers, and participants. Together, we are working to raise awareness, educate medical doctors, grow the scientific field, and build a thriving community of support and friendship.

I hope you will join me! Thank you so much for your support!

PS–Your donations will be doubled thanks to a generous matching pledge!

To learn more visit:
http://j.mp/TEDTalkME
http://meaction.net

Microsoft Word Document (UK)

Sample Email or Letter (AU)

Dear ____,

Insert your story here. Share how ME has impacted your life.

That’s why I am fighting to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome. ME is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and immune system. It impacts as many as 240,000 children and adults of all ethnicities, ages, and genders in Australia and 15-30 million around the world. There are no effective treatments and many are left homebound or bedridden, without any access to medical care.

#MEAction is an organisation close to my heart that fights for recognition, medical education and research for people living with ME. Our goal is to raise $XX,000 this holiday season to support #MEAction. Your contributions help support a global community of over 30,000 patients and caregivers, of leaders, volunteers, and participants. Together, we are working to raise awareness, educate medical doctors, grow the scientific field, and build a thriving community of support and friendship.

To learn more, you can watch #MEAction co-founder Jennifer Brea’s TED Talk, “What Happens When You Have a Disease Doctors Can’t Diagnose”: http://j.mp/TEDTalkME.

I hope you will join me in creating a world where all people with ME have access to compassionate, effective care.

Thank you in advance for your support,

Signed

PS–Your donations will be doubled thanks to a generous matching pledge!

Microsoft Word Document (AU)

Sample Facebook Fundraiser (AU)

Insert your story here. Share how ME has impacted your life.

That’s why I am fighting to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome. ME is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and immune system. It impacts as many as 240,000 children and adults of all ethnicities, ages, and genders in Australia and 15-30 million around the world. There are no effective treatments and many are left homebound or bedridden, without any access to medical care.

I hope you will join me! Thank you so much for your support!

PS–Your donations will be doubled thanks to a generous matching pledge!

To learn more visit:
http://j.mp/TEDTalkME
http://meaction.net

Microsoft Word Document (AU)