Running Barcelona Marathon for SFC/EM research

[mikeseumaras]

Hola

Apologies for posting in English, my Spanish is very basic.

I'm running Barcelona Marathon on March 12th to raise money and awareness for biomedical research for ME/CFS and the charity Invest In ME (www.investinme.org). Invest In ME are founder members of the European ME Alliance which I believe Liga SFC are a part of, I know they also have a good relationship with ASSSEM.

I wondered if any patients living in Barcelona would like to meet before or at the race for pictures and a chat/drink?

One of my best friends has ME/CFS and for the last 18 months I've been running marathons all over Europe (I've done 9 so far and have another 19 to do) to highlight the need for more research and a change in attitudes by governments towards patients.

I'm interviewing patients in Spain and writing a blog piece which I'm hoping will get a lot of views. I'm also hoping to get support from FC Barcelona and local media.

If you'd like to follow my challenge feel free to click on the links below and leave me a comment if you'd like to meet up

Thanks for reading

Mike

www.mikeseumarathons.eu
www.facebook.com/mikeseumarathons
www.justgiving.com/mikeseumarathons
Twitter:@mikeseumaras

[Ari]

Mike, thank you so much for this initiative !!!!

Mike muchas gracias por tu iniciativa !!!!

I think one very important thing we definately need is social and media awareness of this illness, so that people who should make decisions MOVE and take ACTION.

Creo que algo que algo muy importante que necesitamos es la visibilidad social y de los medios de comunicación, de forma que las personas que tienen que tomar decisiones se MUEVAN y se pongan en MARCHA.

I used to live in Barcelona for the past two years and unfortunately I returned to my city because of this illness. I hope and I am sure people who live in Barcelona will support your initiative.

Yo he vivido en Barcelona los 2 últimos años y desafortunadamente volví a mi ciudad debido a esta enfermedad. Espero y estoy segura de que encontraras apoyo a tu iniciativa en la gente de Barcelona

Thank you again !!!!!

[Ekhi]

Mike, ahead I will translate your message so that everyone here can understand you. Thanks a lot for your support and effort, Count on ME for spreading the word.

Hola gente del foro, para aquellos que andéis un poco flojos con el inglés os traduzco el mensaje tan interesante de Mike. Lo siento si me tomo mis licencias, pero me falla la parte cognitiva que afecta a encontrar las palabras adecuadas.

Mayi
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Mike dice:
Os pido disculpas por escribir en inglés, mi español es muy básico.
Correré en el maratón de Barcelona el 12 de marzo para lograr dinero y concienciación destinadas a la investigación biomédica para EM/SFC y el programa de caridad "Invierte en ME" (www.investinme.org). Invest In ME son mienbros fundadores de la Alianza europea en EM que creo de la que forma parte la Liga SFC, I sé que tienen una buena relación von ASSEM.

Me preguntaba si algún paciente que viva en Barcelona estaría dispuesto a encontrarse conmigo antes o durante la carrera para sacarse fotos y charlar/tomar algo.

Uno de mis mejores amigos tiene EM/SFC y durante los últimos 18 meses he estado corriendo maratones por toda Europa (he hecho 9 hasta la fecha y tengo otros 19 pendiente) para poner en manifiesto la necesidad de más ayuda para investigación y un cambio de actitudes en los gobiernos de cara a los pacientes.

Me estoy entrevistando con pacientes en España y escrbiendo un blog con la experiencia en el que espero que obtenga muchas visitas. Espero también tener apoyo del Barcelona FC y media (prensa) local.

Si te gustaría seguir mi reto estás invitado a visitar los enlaces que hay a continuación y dejarme un comentariosi quieres encontrarte conmigo.

Gracias por leerme.

[mikeseumaras]

Gracias Mayi et Ari :-)

[mikeseumaras]

Hola

I'm runner number 8017 in the race on Sunday! I'll be wearing a red Spain football shirt.

You can track me by downloading the official app at https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/zurich- ... ?l=en&mt=8

If you live locally and would like to cheer me on that would be amazing. Or if you are able to speak a little English and would like to meet on Saturday (11th) then I will be near to Fira De Barcelona in the afternoon. Please visit my facebook page and comment if so :-) www.facebook.com/mikeseumarathons

I interviewed 3 Spanish ME patients, here's what they told me; http://www.mikeseumarathons.eu/spain.html -its had over 5000 views and been shared 48 times across 9 countries so hopefully has raised a little awareness.

Thanks

Mike

[Ari]

OMG Mike what a wonderful work you´ve done !!!

I´ve gone through the stories about Spanish ME patients and they are really touching, and I think this is one of the best ways people get to know what this illness means.

We are all very grateful for this great initiative

WE need more people like you !!!!!

Mike has hecho un trabajo magnifico!!!

He repasado las historias de los pacientes Españoles con SFC/ME y son realmente conmovedoras, y creo que es una de las mejores maneras de que la gente llegue a conocer lo que significa esta enfermedad.

Estamos muy agradecidos por esta gran iniciativa

Necesitamos más gente como tu !!!!!

[Notjustfatigue]

Hola

Apologies for posting in English, my Spanish is very basic.

I'm running Barcelona Marathon on March 12th to raise money and awareness for biomedical research for ME/CFS and the charity Invest In ME (www.investinme.org). Invest In ME are founder members of the European ME Alliance which I believe Liga SFC are a part of, I know they also have a good relationship with ASSSEM.

I wondered if any patients living in Barcelona would like to meet before or at the race for pictures and a chat/drink?

One of my best friends has ME/CFS and for the last 18 months I've been running marathons all over Europe (I've done 9 so far and have another 19 to do) to highlight the need for more research and a change in attitudes by governments towards patients.

I'm interviewing patients in Spain and writing a blog piece which I'm hoping will get a lot of views. I'm also hoping to get support from FC Barcelona and local media.

If you'd like to follow my challenge feel free to click on the links below and leave me a comment if you'd like to meet up

Thanks for reading

Mike

www.mikeseumarathons.eu
www.facebook.com/mikeseumarathons
www.justgiving.com/mikeseumarathons
Twitter:@mikeseumaras

Wow Mike!!! What an incredible iniciative!!! You are both a very hard fighter and a very good friend!!

As Ari said, we are all so grateful for this iniciative and we´d try to give you all support as far as possible.

BTW i hope you are totally recovered from that left knee pain!!!

Good luck in the race!! Go for it!!!





Wow Mike!! Menuda iniciativa increíble!! Eres tanto un gran luchador como un muy buen amigo!!

Como dijo Ari, estamos todos muy agradecidos por esta iniciativa e intentaremos brindarte todo el apoyo en la medida de las posibilidades.

Por cierto, espero que estés totalemente recuperado de ese dolor en la rodilla izquierda.

Buena suerte en la carrera!!! A por ello!!!

[veronique]

Mike, thanks for sharing this amazing initiative with us!!

Good luck on Sunday (but for us, you already are the !!!)