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    Created in 2008, Phoenix Rising is the largest and oldest forum dedicated to furthering the understanding of, and finding treatments for, complex chronic illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and allied diseases.

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fundraising

  1. Noir

    Gamers for M.E. - Play video games and support OMF

    If your're a gamer and want to support Open Medicine Foundation, I've set up a charity donation campaign team at streamlabscharity.com called Gamers for M.E. 100% of the donations goes to Open Medicine Foundation. You'll find the campaign here...
  2. frozenborderline

    I need help. Nyc/new Jersey area

    I'm sicker than ever. It's hard to explain all the things I need help with with how sick I am and how hard typing is becoming ironically. But some of it includes stuff a social worker would deal with ideally, or just stuff that is under purview of caregiving or doing tasks related to helping...
  3. Phoenix Rising Team

    Announcement Support Phoenix Rising

    Phoenix Rising is a non-profit charity run entirely by unpaid volunteers. We aim to provide support and community to patients, but we do have ongoing overhead expenses, so we need your help. Please consider donating to Phoenix Rising to support our work. All donations from US donors may be...
  4. H

    Fundraiser for Dr. Prusty's Research (Würzburg University)

    A group of patients has started a fundraiser for Dr. Bhupesh Prusty's research at Würzburg University, Germany. All funds raised will go to the non-profit HHV6 Foundation and then be donated to Dr. Bhupesh Prusty's lab for his research. Dr. Prusty gave a talk at the NIH ME/CFS conference last...
  5. ahimsa

    Fundraiser for OMF on Sunday, Oct. 5th - 5K Run/Walk in St. Paul, Oregon

    What: 5K Run/Walk to benefit OMF (Open Medicine Foundation) When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 Where: St. Paul Elementary School in St. Paul, Oregon, USA For more details, or to make a donation, go to https://openmedicinefoundation.crowdchange.co/9150
  6. May12th

    #RUN4ME ON Sept 14, 2019 in Ontario Canada

    Please join us on Sept 14th for Action CIND’s first annual #Run4ME. The event is a chance to raise funds for Action CIND’s Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Research Fund. Come as a participant or a spectator to cheer on our runners and walkers on a 1K/5K walk/run at Woodland Trails Scout Camp, in...