May 12 is CFS/CFIDS/ME/FM Awareness Day



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Awareness Materials

The Diagnosis of CFS, FM, and OI in Youth is our trifold brochure that you may print and distribute.

School Nurse News article by David Bell, MD explains the diagnosis and management of pediatric CFS. Free PDF file includes letter to school nurses from The CFIDS Association of America. A ready-made Awareness Day project.

Guidelines for Schools booklet from The National CFIDS Foundation thoroughly and compassionately describes the impact of CFS on education.

What is CFIDS in Youth? webpage or brochure available from The CFIDS Association of America. Brochures are $4 for 20, but you can photocopy and share them for free.

Several brochures and fact sheets are available for free at The CFIDS Association of America's website store.

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International CFS/ME/FM Awareness Day is May 12

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Read success stories and a list of ideas we brainstormed as youth, parents, and advocates

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Share your quotes about your experiences in this forum discussion

Request a Free Packet From These Organizations

CFIDS Awareness Day Packet from The CFIDS Association of America - Resources for contacting public officials and the media regarding May 12, International CFS/CFIDS/FM Awareness Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Materials National Fibromyalgia Association

Success Stories from Youth and Parents

Emilie Sutterlin Speaks Out for YPWCs Who Can't by Jenn Waterman Youth Allied By CFIDS, Fall 1997
Television Tips: Raising Awareness by Alisa Vanderzalm Youth Allied By CFIDS, Winter 1997
A Blue Ribbon Day by Jamie B. Nelson Youth Allied By CFIDS, Spring 1996

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