Imagine waking up every day feeling like you’re trapped in a body with no energy, you struggle to do basic things like shower or even talk, and sleep doesn’t help.
This is the harsh reality for 250,000 Australians living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating illness that affects all body systems including nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems.
Emerge Australia has the privilege of advocating on behalf of these people whose lives have been turned upside down by this condition. Many have gone from vibrant, active lives to needing round-the-clock care, unable to perform even the most basic tasks without assistance.
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ME/CFS is a complex and life-altering disease
For some, it can be life-threatening. Approximately 25% of patients are confined to their homes or beds for years, enduring a daily battle against post exertional malaise and isolation. Despite its severity, there is no cure, no approved treatments, and a significant lack of understanding and support.
ME/CFS is one of the most underfunded diseases globally, yet its impact is profound. We cannot stand by while millions suffer in silence. We need your help to change the lives of those trapped in this invisible prison.
Emerge Australia is dedicated to supporting those living with ME/CFS and, now, the 400,000 Australians living with long COVID, another energy limiting condition which shares many similarities with ME/CFS.
The current medical landscape is fraught with outdated, harmful or ineffective treatments like graded exercise therapy (GET) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Shockingly, it can take years to receive a diagnosis, and 90% of people with ME/CFS are undiagnosed, highlighting the urgent need for better education and awareness in the medical community.
Imagine the difference you could make. Your generosity could be the lifeline that pulls someone out of the quicksand of ME/CFS. We invite you to join us in this vital mission.
Research is also crucial to transforming lives. It is a beacon of hope for developing effective treatments and improving quality of life.
Your donation to Emerge Australia will directly support patient services, enhance clinical education, and fund critical research. Together, we can create a future where ME/CFS is understood, diagnosed promptly, and treated effectively.
