Our Aims
Our Journey so far
2016
Our 1st Meet Up
The group was formed as 'St Albans ME/CFS Support Group' in February 2016 by Maxine Ellis
2017
Our 1st Anniversary
2018
#MillionsMissing
We supported ActionME's global campaign in St Albans to raise awareness and funds for research and treatment for ME.
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2018-2019
Name Change
As the group grew we changed our name to Hertfordshire ME/CFS Support Group in order to reach more members across the county.
2020-2021
Online Meetings Begin
During the COVID19 pandemic we started online meet ups meaning we could reach more members and those unable to previously join in-person.
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2022
Art & ME Exhibition
Our first event following the COVID19 pandemic was an exhibition showcasing our member's artwork in support of ActionME's #MillionsMissing campaign. Funded by Hertfordshire Community Foundation. We raised over £350!
2023-2024
Community In Residence
A year of creative and social sessions with St Albans Museum & Gallery culminating in a M.E Awareness exhibition and event including our members creative work, poetry and music. Funded by Hertfordshire Community Foundation
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2024
Annual Boat Trip
Every year we have a canal boat trip with Waterways experiences. Its is a chance for us to meet with others and be in nature.
2025-2030
Funding For Meetings
A big thank you to Hertfordshire Community Foundation. We have been awarded a grant 'St Albans fund for the future'. This will fund our in person and zoom meetings for the next 5 years. Aiming to reduce isolation and lonliness by connecting in a safe and caring enviroment.
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