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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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Enquiries

© 2022 by Hertfordshire M.E / CFS Support Group
 

For enquiries please email hertsmecfs@gmail.com

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