Your Photos for Mosaic by 30th April

Invest in ME plans to create a mosaic of photographs of those who have contributed to our campaign so far to make into a full page in the 7th Invest in ME Conference Journal with an article about Let's do it for ME.  Thanks to those who have sent in their photos already.

If you would like to be included in the mosaic, please send your photo by 30th April to:

fundraising4me@gmail.com

For previous Invest in ME Conference Journals, please click here.

About the Conference - IIMEC7

Invest in ME charity has held an international conference on biomedical ME/CFS research every year since 2006. This year's venue is the magnificent Lecture Theatre of One Birdcage Walk, in the heart of Westminster, London on 1st June.

The conference will appeal to healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, paediatricians, occupational therapists, researchers, ME/CFS support groups, people with ME/CFS and those working in social services, educational support and the media.

The conference provides an opportunity to network with other researchers, healthcare professionals and patient groups/charities, and for people within government, health departments, social services and education to be able to be informed of the true nature of ME/CFS and of the current status of diagnosis, treatment and current/future biomedical research possibilities. Maximum 6 point CPD-accreditation is available to those registering in the professional category.

The conference is a ticket-only event - please see the Invest in ME website for full details.

A conference DVD will be available in due course following the event. 

Don't forget that if you would like to be included in the mosaic of photos for the conference journal, please send your photo by 30th April at the latest to:

fundraising4me@gmail.com

Thank-you for your support.

Let's do it for ME!

Snapper Kal's Photos and Fundraising

Message from Snapper Kal about her photos and using her talent to raise money for Invest in ME....


Hi everyone, 


My name is Kim, also known as Kal or 'Snapper Kal'. I have had M.E for 8 years now and I would like to give something to those who are trying to research the causes and treatments for this debilitating disease. 


It's been a struggle in all these years to feel in any way useful as I never know how I will feel from one hour to the next and therefore getting any kind of work is nigh on impossible - which I'm sure you understand all too well. 


I am luckier than a lot of sufferers as I have some 'good' times these days – I didn't for the first 2 to 3 years - I am forever grateful for those but it still affects my life on a day to day basis. For me to find something that I can enjoy doing and that I have the energy for is a blessing, and I would like to do something to aid the people fundraising. 



All your support would be appreciated, please do add yourselves to my group page on Facebook – Photoshop Snapper Kal - and add your friends.

The more people on the site, the more chance of sales and money – 10% of sales - being raised for this cause. 


Many thanks, 
Kim “Snapper Kal”

LDIFME bear meets..

The Let's do it for ME! bear has been out and about making new friends and raising awareness thanks to North East born performer, Jessica Robinson, who kindly invited him backstage at Middlesbrough's Little Theatre during her recent stint as Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Backstage at Middlesbrough theatre with Jessica

Jessica, 20, from Normanby, came fifth in the BBC programme Over The Rainbow, losing out on the lead West End role as Dorothy in Wizard of Oz to the eventual winner Danielle Hope in a sing off during the eighth live show.

Jessica received great feedback from the judges with Andrew Lloyd Webber describing her as a "world class star". She described her involvement in the TV contest as “a brilliant experience” and remains dedicated to achieving her goal of performing in the West End. 

A big thank you to Jess for taking good care of LDIFME bear and helping to raise awareness with these great pictures.

Meeting Claire King the 'Wicked Queen'

Backstage he also got to meet Bad Girls and Emmerdale actress Claire King, who starred alongside Jessica as the Wicked Queen. Bear wasn't scared at meeting the Wicked Queen, as he's a very brave little bear, but it did help that she wasn't wearing her fearsome costume. 

Thank you Claire for helping to raise awareness of the need for biomedical ME research!

LDIFME bear was last seen at Middlesbrough station boarding a train to London with Jess, and her many bags of luggage, as she returns to London and to her 2nd year of studies at Arts Ed. He is hoping to meet up with some more famous faces soon.. 

If you'd like a visit from LDIFME bear contact us at fundraising4me@gmail.com

Let's do it for ME!

LDIFME Bears are also available for adoption from our online shop.