Elevate

A support group for people with ME, CFS & post viral conditions

Elevated levels of neuroinflammation in CFS/ME patients

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PET imaging

Functional PET imaging showing neuroinflammation of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies, in collaboration with Osaka City University and Kansai University of Welfare Sciences, have used functional PET imaging to show that levels of neuroinflammation, or inflammation of the nervous system, are higher in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome than in healthy people.

http://www.riken.jp/en/pr/press/2014/20140404_1/

Broads Trip – 21st June 2pm

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Elevate has been contacted by a charity called the Nancy Oldfield Trust which provides low cost water-borne activities for people with disabilities. They suggest a minimum donation of £9 per person and carers can come for free. Bursary fund available. Please visit the website for further information.

Elevate is now collecting names for a 2  1/2 hour trip on Sat 21st June at 10pm.  This will be exploring the Broads in a 10 seater boat with an electric motor which is much quieter than the diesel powered engines.

We are nearly out of space. If you would like to go please reserve a place ASAP by contacting us.  Please don’t let cost stop you going as the charity has a bursary fund and can therefore provide free tickets.

They’re all setup for people using wheelchairs. Life jackets etc provided.  We recommend keeping an eye on the forcast and dressing appropriately.

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Elevate Indoor Archery 26th April

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Archery imageOn Saturday 26th April Elevate is hosting an indoor archery session with light-weight bows for people with disabilities courtesy of ‘Andy’s Mobile Archery’. 

Time: 2:30pm start. Arrive from 2pm. Duration 60 – 90 minutes, free refreshments available.

Location: Wellspring Family Centre

Cost: Suggested donation of £3 each (concessions/free tickets available) and you can pay on the day.

Please reserve a place.

This will be in addition to the regular monthly meetings at WFC