Thanks to our wonderful supporters we have been able to raise our Pledge target from £12,500 to £15,000. Initally we had raised the amount from £10,000 to £12,500 but such has been the fantastic response that we have been able to raise the target once more.
Pledge are accepted until 11pm Sunday 8 September 2024. All funds raised via the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be invested in research.
Pledgers’ funds are key in 2 ways –
- Other supporters are more likely to contribute to ME Research UK during the 7 days of The Big Give if they know that their donation will be matched by a Pledger. One pledge, twice the impact. Conversely, donors may look elsewhere if they see their donation will not be doubled.
- If we secure sufficient pledges then we may be chosen by a Big Give Champion who will contribute even more to the pot. Last year £5000 was received from the Reed Foundation who chose ME Research UK to support in this way.
In 2023 ME Research UK raised over £30,000 of much-needed funds to invest in ME research globally – this year we would like to do more. Although we have not yet reported it ourselves, ME Research UK extended its funding of Prof Barnden’s brain imaging research at Griffith University. Much has been achieved thus far by the Australian team and the excitement of having the opportunity to delve more deeply into the topic is clear from their public statements.
