Tina Katsaros - a PhD student working on research funded by ME Research UK, has organised a festive online community event to bring together people with lived experience of ME/CFS and researchers in the field this Christmas. The event will take place from to the 20th - 25th of December, and use the social media hashtag "#SpendChristmasWithME" and there are several ways you can get involved: • Wear something festive - and post a photo if you wish. • Watch a seasonal film from the comfort of your own home: • 20th of December: The Santa Clause & Jingle all the way • 21st of December: The Polar Express & Elf • 22nd of December: Die Hard & How the Grinch Stole Christmas • 23rd of December: Love Actually & The Holiday • 24th of December: Nightmare before Christmas & Home Alone • Listen to your favourite Christmas song and share with the community what it is, and why you chose it. • If you are able, donate the cost of your favourite Christmas drink and snack to ME Research UK via PayPal. PayPal: @researchuk ME RESEARCH UK INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.

#SpendChristmasWithME
#LongCovidIsReal
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidSafeChristmas