Spotlight on CFS
Life seems to be back on track for Hallie Kretsinger, a spunkyKansas teenager struck by CFIDS at nine years old. But Hallie won’t soon forget CFIDS and remains committed to contributing her time and talents to help others who are still caught in its grips. Read her story at http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/hallie.asp

Capwiz
You’re invited to be among the first to use a fun, new and effective tool for reaching lawmakers, public health officials and media contacts about CFIDS. View all the details at http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/capwiz.asp

Chairman’s Circle
You’re Invited . . .  To Join The Chairman’s Circle. Become a member of this exclusive group today and join us for a special Chairman’s Circle event this summer. Learn more at http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/ccircle.asp

Children CAN get chronic fatigue syndrome
To help build awareness about pediatric CFIDS and the unique concerns it poses to the children, their parents, their educators, The CFIDS Association recently distributed an article to newspapers across the U.S. through the North American Precis Syndicate. Read more about this educational piece at http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/naps.asp

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee
View the details of The CFS Advisory Committee’s third meeting (3-22-04) in Washington, D.C. at http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/cfsac-update.asp

Research Grant Awarded
In March 2004, the Board of Directors of the Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation approved a grant of $120,000 to The CFIDS Association of America in support of research on CFIDS in 2004 and 2005. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/april-research-grants.asp to learn more about this grant and others.

From The Desk of Kim McCleary
Close examination of the Association’s programs reveals that almost everything we do centers on recruiting capable partners. We need the public, the media, the medical community, researchers and decision makers to bolster our efforts. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/april-desk-kim.asp to learn more about how you can contribute.

Local Events Page
The community section of the Association’s Web site is growing again. We’re excited to launch our new local events section, where you’ll find lists of special regional events and activities. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/events.asp today!

Out and About
Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/april-out-n-about.asp for up-to-date news and happenings within the CFIDS community.