Fundraiser for ME/CFS Research and Advocacy

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100% of proceeds from this fundraiser, held in conjunction with ME/CFS Awareness Month by the Chronic Market, benefit the Open Medicine Foundation and ME Action to benefit ME/CFS research and advocacy for this poorly funded and understood disease debilitating millions around the world.

An array of prizes worth over $1,000 in value including skateboard newly designed by Serbian ME/CFS artist Jelena Ačanski, gift certificates to local DC businesses and many unique arts and crafts made by artists disabled by ME/CFS will be raffled off at a film screening May 25, but anyone in the US or Canada are welcome to purchase tickets and prizes mailed to winners (Canadian winners may require a small surcharge for prize mailing). 

Prizes listed here will be updated as donations received, but additional raffle donations on the way include: handmade toys, jewelry, wearable textiles, and more!



The Prizes

  • Mushroom Skater Kitty Skateboard

    Skateboard with 8" deck designed and donated by Jelena Ačanski of Serbian ME/CFS designer uncut creations, featuring Chronic Market founder's own kitty skating on mushrooms! ($160 value)

  • Mushroom skater kitty Ninjette magnet

    Mushroom skater kitty Ninjette magnet, designed by Jelena Ačanski of Serbian ME/CFS designer uncut creations, featuring Chronic Market founder's cat Ninjette ($8
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  • $50 Gift Certificate, Aurora Market

    $50 gift certificate donated by Aurora Market, Park View DC's "modern mom and pop shop"!
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  • $25 Gift Certificate

    $25 gift certificate donated by our event host, sPACYcLOUd, featuring  Eastern European vegan fare and drinks!
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  • Collage Art Pack

    Collage art pack donated by Canadian ME/CFS artist and activist Christina Baltais of Words as Medicine, includes 6 prints, a booklet, and 2 magnets, estimated value $40.
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