Political Advocacy Programs

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Orthostatic Intolerance

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advocacy

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). 

• Grassroots Advocacy at The CFIDS Association of America - Join the free C-ACT program to receive e-mail updates and information about how you can help
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Action for CFIDS/ME - list of advocacy projects organized by CFS patients and their organizations
  
  
• Updates from The National CFIDS Foundation - See notes about advocacy activities
  
  
• Advocacy News for Australia from the Allie Hunter Memorial Foundation
  
  
• CFS Insiders is a youth-run website encouraging pediatric CFS advocacy and education efforts
  
  
• Young Action Online - UK-based youth advocacy for CFS/ME
  
  

Fibromyalgia Advocacy

• Fibromyalgia Advocacy Update from Fibromyalgia Network
  
  

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