Hi, Many of you have now watched my short video on social media, this video was in reaction to the email received from DHSC in response to my letter relating to ME Foggy Dog’s NHS Protocol campaign. The response is as helpful as those received from the Health Ministers/Departments in Wales and Scotland. Here is …
Dear Members of the British Paralympic Association, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a concerned supporter of the Paralympic movement, and as an advocate for the rights and dignity of chronically sick disabled people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis worldwide. The Paralympics have always been a powerful platform, celebrating the …
Living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a battle I never expected to fight. The symptoms are relentless—overwhelming neuro-exhaustion, cognitive difficulties, and a host of other challenges that make everyday life feel like a marathon with no finish line. Yet, the struggle is not just against the disease itself, but also against the widespread misunderstanding and …
Hi! 8th August 2024 will be a significant date. Tomorrow’s exploits have been 6 weeks in the making! BED for Severe M.E. is a collaborative project of ME Foggy Dog and Stripy Lightbulb CIC (two social enterprises founded by me, Sally Callow, a person living with M.E. since 2006 and a M.E campaigner since 2014). …
Hello! I’m in my Global Travel Bag somewhere between Brisbane, Australia and Portsmouth, UK. I’m hoping to be back in time for the Tea-Themed Beach Party tomorrow afternoon – I’m the guest of honour!! My P.A. has a few thoughts on tomorrow, my globetrotting and our awesomeness! I’ll let her tell you what those thoughts …
Hello! As you are hopefully aware ME Foggy Dog and Stripy Lightbulb CIC are working collaboratively on a project for Severe M.E day (8th August). This project has 7 components, one of which is a music project. This music project needs to have a video so it can be uploaded to YouTube. I have been …
As you know, Foggy’s Global Challenge will end on 16th July 2024, the year-long challenge was to travel 250,000 miles and raise £1,000,000 (Neither have been achieved but he/we had fun trying!). This July marks ME Foggy Dog’s 10th anniversary of M.E fundraising and campaigning (in various forms) and I had been thinking of ways …
Businesses! I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and support individuals affected by severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). On 8th August 2024, we will be hosting our first annual “BED for Severe M.E.” Day. This initiative aims to raise awareness about severe M.E., 25% of those living …
Hello! I started a conversation on X and Facebook last month about Lasting Power of Attorneys and Living Wills that seemed to resonate with quite a lot of people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The topic is particularly pertinent right now as the absence of a Power of Attorney is an issue in at least one …
Hi, As M.E Foggy Dog supporters know, I started actively campaigning for an NHS protocol for severe M.E and better adherence to NICE guidelines in NHS hospitals in mid-February 2024. This blog specifically relates to the campaign for an NHS protocol. The NHS protocol is now 2 months along and I have made no progress …
