WAMES AGM news: 2022 and beyond…

Our annual business meeting on 11th April 2022 was short and to the point as we are working hard calling for the NHS in Wales to #ImplementNICEmecfs and preparing to share key facts for #WorldMEday on what the world can #LearnFromME.

At the heart of our work are People:

• • Chair & Campaigns coordinator: Jan Russell
  • Acting secretary: Tony Thompson
  • Treasurer: Liz Chandler
  • Youth & Care Officer, Media Contact & Helpline Coordinator: Sylvia Penny
  • Volunteering Coordinator: Sharon Williams
  • Communications Team volunteers: Elen Mai; Mia; Michelle
  • Admin volunteers: Lucie; Lizzie
  • Campaigns volunteer: Ruth

WAMES currently has 11 volunteers and benefits from a variety of support from many more people, but there is always room for more! We are pleased to welcome back Liz Chandler temporarily as treasurer, but will need to find a replacement for her soon.

We are currently advertising for: Treasurer; WordPress volunteer (to help plan a new website); Fundraising volunteers; Remote Office manager; Admin volunteers.

Money opens doors for our work:

Our income continues to drop and no longer covers our basic expenditure. In order to continue funding our website and insure our volunteers in 2023 and beyond, we will need to find new ways to ensure a sustainable income.

Watch this space for news about our vital Fundraising campaign!

What drives our work? people affected by ME:

WAMES aim: to give a national voice to people with ME, CFS and PVFS in Wales, their carers and families, in order to improve services, access to services, awareness and support.

Help us…. Make a difference for ME in Wales!