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Spotlight on CFIDS
Tom Sheridan has represented The CFIDS Association’s public policy interests inWashington, D.C. since 1992. Learn more about him, and what he has helped the CFIDS community achieve, by visiting http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/may-tsg.asp

From the Desk of Kim McCleary
By now you are familiar with the Association’s new Grassroots Action Center, an online tool designed to help individuals participate in CFIDS advocacy. Here Kim shares news about the introductory campaign http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/may-desk-kim.asp

Symposium Paper Published
In 2000 and 2001, the CFIDS Association of America hosted a series of three scientific symposia designed to strengthen the overall CFIDS research effort. NeuroImmunoModulation, a peer-reviewed journal,has just published the  last of three papers resulting from the symposia. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/symposia-paper.asp to learn more.

Are you receiving the CFIDS Chronicle?
It’s not new, but it’s greatly improved! It’s the CFIDS Chronicle, the world’s most widely read print publication about CFIDS. Learn how you can obtain an introductory copy featuring an all-new format at http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/chronicle.asp

May 12 is CFIDS Awareness Day
Groups and individuals around the country have planned events to raise awareness about CFIDS in their communities. It’s not too late to participate! For ideas, materials and links to other resources, take a look at our Awareness Day Kit at http://www.cfids.org/advocacy/awareness-day04.pdf

CFIDS Writers Get Their Due
Laura Hillenbrand and Floyd Skloot are both enjoying critical acclaim for their deeply personal accounts of living with CFIDS. Read more about the latest accolades these two gifted writers have received http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/authors.asp.

“I Remember Me” Out on DVD
In recognition of CFIDS Awareness Day, Zeitgeist Films is pleased to announce the DVD release of Kim A. Snyder’s award-winning CFIDS documentary, “I REMEMBER ME.” Zeitgeist will offer the DVD at a special price to members of The CFIDS Association. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/irm.asp to order your copy today.

Out and About
Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/may-out-n-about.asp for up-to-date news and events of interest to the CFIDS community.