Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back and this year, it's bigger than ever!

This year, we have been given the exciting opportunity to match even more donations, with an increased target of £200,000.

Head over to our campaign page on the Big Give website to donate to the campaign

Donate today!

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back and this year, it's bigger than ever!

This year, we have been given the exciting opportunity to match even more donations, with an increased target of £200,000.

With an estimated 1.3 million people in the UK with ME or ME-like symptoms, including post-exertional malaise, we have an opportunity to make an even bigger impact and keep up with the increasing demand for our services.

Where will my donation go?

The money raised this year will allow us to:

  • Accelerate much-needed breakthrough ME research through our research fellowship
  • Inspire the next generation of ME researchers through our Future Leaders Network
  • Educate the next generation of doctors on the patient realities of living with ME through our medical student essay competition
  • Continue to provide ‘lifeline’ information, support and resources to over 2,000 people affected by ME each year.
  • Reduce the isolation experienced by young people with ME through access to our peer support services, working with at least 400 children and young people each year
  • Offer healthcare bursaries to people with ME so that they can continue to access ME-informed doctors, physiotherapists and counsellors.

Head over to our campaign page on the Big Give website to donate to the campaign!

Donate today!

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