ME/CFS South Australia Inc supports the needs of sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related illnesses. We do this by providing services and information to members. Disclaimer ME/CFS South Australia Inc aims to keep members informed of various research projects, diets, medications, therapies, news items, etc. All communication, both verbal and written, is merely to disseminate information and not to make recommendations or directives. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed on this Web site are not necessarily the official views of the Society or its Committee and are not simply an endorsement of products or services. |
|
|||||||||||
Fantastic fundraisers: Student suffering from muscle condition takes on Great London RunThursday 24 May 2012
From UK newspaper the Dorset Echo:
Fantastic fundraisers: Student suffering from muscle condition takes on Great London Run A STUDENT who has spent the last year battling an unknown muscle condition will face the Great London Run. Katie Griffith will raise much-needed funds for Action for ME to help others who suffer with muscle failure. This time last year, the 22-year-old led a normal, active life but was taken to hospital because she could not move. She was diagnosed with an unknown muscle condition that currently has no cure. After spending time building up her strength by walking her dog Sam she will face her illness head on when she attempts to run 10 kilometres around London on July 8. Katie, from Briantspuddle near Dorchester, said: “This time last year, I enjoyed going to the gym, going out with the girls and absolutely loved life at university. “One month later I was taken to hospital with unexplainable muscle and nerve abnormalities. “Now, 11 months on, with lots of help from my family and good friends, I continue to get stronger every day. “Despite my muscles struggling after walking our dog Sam, I am determined to complete the Great London Run. “I want to help raise money to find a diagnosis and cure for this debilitating muscle condition.” She has been told her condition could be a form of Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Action for ME is the leading UK charity for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and their carers. Money raised will help Action for ME help those suffering with muscle conditions by providing advice, campaign for better services, develop more effective treatment and invest in research. Katie, who is studying at Southampton Faculty of Medicine, is determined to raise £350 in order to help fund research to help find a cure for her condition. To donate visit justgiving.com/griffithke.
The above, with comments, originally appeared here.
blog comments powered by Disqus |
||||||||||||
|
Registered Charity 3104
Email:
sacfs@sacfs.asn.au
Mailing address:
PO Box 322,
Modbury North,
South Australia 5092
Phone:
1300 128 339
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
10am - 4pm
(phone)