19 Friends & Family of James Walton - Belfast Marathon

Thank you to my 19 family and friends who are taking part in the Belfast marathon to raise vital funds for the charity! 
You can read about my life-altering experience with M.E. since 2020. “How a promising triathlete was left bedridden by cruel disease.”  here -  James’s Story

Myalgic Encephomyelitis (ME) is a serious, chronic, complex, and systemic disease associated with neurological, immunological, autonomic, and energy metabolism dysfunction. Individuals with ME/CFS experience a range of symptoms including significant impairment in function, post-exertional malaise, sleep impairment, cognitive issues, pain, orthostatic intolerance, flu-like symptoms, sensory intolerance, gastrointestinal and genitourinary issues.

Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is the hallmark of the disease in which even trivial amounts of activity result in a prolonged exacerbation of symptoms and a further reduction in function.
There is no effective treatment nor cure.

YouTube - https:/ What is M.E.

The charity is entirely, patient-volunteer-led, supported by our family members and has been campaigning for specialist M.E. services in Northern Ireland since 2011:
-liaising with the Department of Health and Public Health Agency N.I. 
-co-produced a series of M.E. webinars with HSC Clinical Education Centre and GPNI 
-offers a CPD certified education course for healthcare providers and medical students, 
-hosts annual educational conferences for healthcare providers,
-provides fellowship and support and is a vital lifeline for patients and their family members.