Raising Awareness for ME/CFS: A Simple Act of Support 

Millions Missing May 2025: Raising ME/CFS Awareness Actions 💙 

Help us raise awareness for ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) by creating visible shows of ME/CFS solidarity! 

For ME/CFS May Awareness month (especially on May 12th International ME/CFS Awareness Day), we want people to wear or display these items on bags, backpacks, purses, or hang them in public spaces to show their support for the Millions Missing from ME/CFS. This simple act can spark conversations and show support for this often invisible illness.

How to Participate

There are many ways you can get involved in spreading awareness! Whether you’re interested in volunteering your time or simply displaying a ribbon, every action helps make a difference.

• Display an Awareness Ribbon: Simply display a ribbon in your home, workspace, or in your community to help raise awareness for ME/CFS.

• Volunteer Your Time: Volunteers can help in various ways, including crocheting ribbons, packaging, distributing them, or assisting in other important tasks. Every bit of help counts!

Share Your Experience
If you've spotted a ribbon, picked one up and are displaying it, or have a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! 

No matter how you choose to participate, you'll be helping to increase awareness of ME/CFS and encourage more people to recognize and understand this often minimized and invisible illness.. Together, we can make a difference!

Resources:

📺 A video by Mateera displays a final packaged ME/CFS Awareness Ribbon. (ME/CFS San Diego youtube channel).   

🧶MECFSSD page for crocheter information, instructions, and supplies

Supply Request Links:

• Packaging Supplies Request Form

If you live in a different geographical area or are part of a ME/CFS organization that would like to partner with ME/CFS San Diego and the Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association for this event, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to explore how we can collaborate and expand the reach of this important awareness campaign.

If you're interested in participating or have any questions, let us know! You can connect with us on social media or email info@mecfsSanDiego.com.

Thank you for your support in raising awareness and showing solidarity for this important cause.