MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO 

The CFIDS Association of America was founded in 1987 by a small group of individuals intent on fighting back against the disease that had stolen so much of their lives. The first dollar spent by the organization was directed to medical research.

Since that time, The CFIDS Association has funded over $4.7 million in research, making our organization the largest source of CFIDS research money aside from the federal government. We’ve developed solid and effective programs in CFIDS awareness, education and public policy. And the Association has worked vigorously to provide information and encouragement to those suffering from CFIDS and their loved ones.

The Association’s Web site is an extension of our efforts to deliver current, comprehensive and credible information about chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome CFIDS, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS.

It contains a wealth of valuable resources for specific groups of users: an interactive questionnaire for people who think they might have CFIDS; areas dedicated to the unique concerns of women and young people; a press kit for the media; a continuing education program for medical professionals; and sample letters and ideas for advocates.

Our site also archives our print publications, the CFIDS Chronicle and CFS Research Review and offers visitors a way to make secure online gifts that support our vital work.

Your visit to www.cfids.org indicates that you or someone you care about may be struggling with CFIDS. I hope you’ll find it to be a helpful resource and that you’ll consider making a charitable contribution to ensure that we can continue working on behalf of all persons with CFIDS.

Thank you for your interest in CFIDS.

K. Kimberly McCleary
President & CEO