On Friday, May 11, the CFIDS Association of America will launch its 4th Annual Virtual Lobby Day, strengthening the calls to action made by 85 well-trained advocates taking part in the "live" Lobby Day event in Washington, D.C., on May 15. These virtual activities will bolster other education events occurring in conjunction with International CFIDS/CFS/ME Awareness Day, recognized worldwide on May 12.

Watch your inbox beginning Friday morning for news of 5 activities designed to educate and engage Congress, policymakers and the media. We make it easy for you to echo the requests of thousands of fellow advocates, with template letters sent automatically through the Grassroots Action Center. No need to look up addresses or track down persuasive facts and figures. Simply tell your own story in the fields left open for your words.

Please plan to participate this year to ensure that timely, orchestrated, powerful messages are sent to people who have the power and possibility to change policy and perceptions about CFS.