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Amie’s #MayMomentum story

Spreading Hope One Bear at a Time I have had ME / CFS since I was 16 years old, after having a bad case of the flu. I am now 28. It took me 10 years of searching to finally find a

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Breaking News – OMF Funded Study: COVID-19 and ME / CFS

Breaking News OMF Funded Study: COVID-19 and ME / CFS   Against the backdrop of COVID-19, Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) remains focused on finding the answers needed to win the fight against Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) and other chronic, complex diseases. Today,

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Olivia’s #MayMomentum Story

“ME is not me.” We have no shortage of creativity in our inspiring community, and today we demonstrate this by sharing Olivia’s story, who was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) in 2019. To commemorate last year’s ME / CFS Awareness

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Melinda’s #MayMomentum Story

The Glue that Binds My name is Melinda and I am an ME / CFS patient, advocate, and OMF Supporter. OMF has made a big impact on my life. A couple of years ago I was able to attend the Community Symposium

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Actress Jennie Jacques Becomes OMF’s Newest Ambassador

BREAKING NEWS We are thrilled to announce actress Jennie Jacques as OMF’s newest Celebrity Ambassador! Jennie is an accomplished English actress known for many TV and movie roles, including Vikings, a popular historical drama television series currently airing on the History channel, where

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International Awareness Day 2020

Today, OMF is continuing our momentum as we honor International Awareness Day for ME / CFS & FM. We have invited our Social Media Coordinator, Rebecca Handler, to share, in her own words and images, why today means so much to all

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Inga’s #MayMomentum Story

A Life in Stop Motion: A Film Animator & Research Chemist Shares her Battle with ME / CFS My name is Inga and I’m an Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) patient and OMF supporter. The scientific research that OMF conducts and funds

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April’s #MayMomentum Story:

 “While Our Bodies Are Weak, Our Spirits Are Strong” My name is April Thompson. I am an Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) sufferer and OMF donor and supporter. I’m also the founder of the Chronic Market, a platform for artists

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OMF Funds ME / CFS Treatment Trial

As someone aware of the impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS), you understand, as we do, that there is an urgent need to improve the clinical care for people suffering from this devastating condition. #MayMomentum is all about ensuring that

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#MayMomentum is here!

Today Open Medicine Foundation launches its third annual #MayMomentum, our fundraising campaign in solidarity with May 12th ME / CFS International Awareness Day and dedicated to the millions of lives disrupted by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) and related chronic complex diseases.

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Giada’s #MayMomentum Story

President of the CFS/ME Italian Association Opens up About her Battle with Illness. My name is Giada Da Ros, I am the president of the CFS/ME Italian Association, as well as a patient myself, and I am part of the

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Elisabeth’s #MayMomentum Story

Life Before ME / CFS: From Exciting Opportunity to Limited Capacity. My name is Elisabeth. I am 39 years old and became ill with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) 16 years ago. Since 2018 I have been working as a voluntary translator

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), Fibromyalgia Leading Research. Delivering Hope.Open Medicine Foundation®

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