Today’s headlines are dominated by reports of colossal companies and tiny charities struggling to stay in business. A volatile stock market, rising unemployment and threats of terrorism and war have impacted how businesses, families and individuals allocate increasingly scarce financial resources.

At The CFIDS Association of America, we too have felt the pinch of our nation’s contracting economy. Yet the need for our programs and services holds steady. We are aware that these economic conditions may persist for many months, and we are moving to protect programs central to our mission to conquer CFIDS.

We are implementing more extensive use of technology, increasing participation in established coalitions and restructuring project plans and budgets to preserve vital education, public policy and research efforts. For-profit and non-profit organizations across the country are taking these same steps. In the face of declining donations and shrinking endowments, the charitable sector is experiencing record demand for the work and services only it can provide.

The CFIDS Association’s efforts on behalf of persons with CFIDS will not be deterred by external events. You have placed your confidence and your trust in the Association and we will continue leading progress until our job is done. With the Annual Fund Campaign underway, please support our efforts in any way you can — together we will bring an end to CFIDS.

With deepest gratitude,

Jon B. Sterling
Chairman of the Board

K. Kimberly Kenney
President & CEO