ME Awareness Week 2026: 11th-17th May

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ME Awareness Week takes place every year in May surrounding International ME/CFS Awareness Day (also known as World ME Day) on 12th May.  

You can get involved by fundraising, joining our campaign, Seeds of Hope, and engaging with out content on social media across the week, to help us raise as much awareness as possible

Below we've shared some of our fundraising resources, downloadable graphics to share on social media, and Anna Redshaw's Blue Sunday: Tea Party for ME!

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ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis or encephalopathy), also known as CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), is multisystemic disease involving the brain, muscle, immune and neuroendocrine (hormone producing) systems. 
 
We estimate that at least 404,000 people in the UK have ME/CFS. In addition, 950,000 people unable to recover from a Covid infection could meet the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. This could mean that 1,350,000 adults and children in the UK are affected by ME/CFS.
 
ME/CFS symptoms include profound debilitating fatigue with worsening of this exhaustion after activity (post-exertional malaise), cognitive dysfunction (poor short-term memory & concentration), and unrefreshing sleep or sleep disturbance.  

Find out more about ME/CFS

Get Involved this ME Awareness Week

Join our new campaign:
Seeds of Hope

Seeds of Hope is a reminder that even in the hardest times, something small can still grow.

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Fundraise with Us

Take part in one of our events or hold your own to raise money. We're here to support you every step of the way.

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Blue Sunday

Take part in Tea Party for ME this Blue Sunday, 17th May, to raise money for ME Charities

Blue Sunday
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Donate to the ME Association this ME Awareness Week

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ME Awareness Week Graphics and Resources

The ME Association produces a range of graphics each year for ME Awareness Week, designed to help you in raising awareness, fundraising and sharing your story.

Stay up to date with ME Awareness Week by following us on Social Media!

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