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Millions Missing Boston

“Millions Missing” global day of protest — Boston!

#MillionsMissing is dedicated to the millions of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients missing from their careers, schools, social lives and families due to the debilitating symptoms of the disease. At the same time, millions of dollars are missing from research and clinical education funding that ME should be receiving. And millions of doctors are missing out on proper training to diagnose and help patients manage this illness.

On May 25th, 2016 #MEAction organized a global day of action for equality for ME. ME patients, advocates, caregivers, and allies joined together to protest the lack of government funding for research, clinical trials and medical/public education, which has left ME patients without relief for years and even decades.

In Boston, we gathered at the JFK Federal Building. We had signs and information to hand out, as well as a petition to collect signatures supporting more funding for ME/CFS. We also talked to people who stopped by and made new friends. 

We met separately with senior officials from the Boston branch of Health & Human Services to deliver our message and ask for their support. They were very well informed, understood our issues, and asked great questions. We see this as the beginning of an on-going relationship.