Severe ME Awareness Day



Severe ME Awareness Day takes place annually on August 8th. It is considered a day for remembrance of those who suffer from and have died from severe ME, as well a chance to educate the public about severe ME and advocate for better treatment and research.

History
Severe ME Awareness Day was started by the 25 Percent ME Group in 2013. The day August 8th was chosen to honor Sophia Mirza, a severe ME patient who died of the disease.