We’re proud to share that our founder’s op-ed  “Washington is ignoring a $362 billion chronic illness” is sparking important conversations about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) at home and in Washington. In the piece, Elizabeth Ansell outlines how ME/CFS affects millions of Americans, including people in Connecticut, while federal research funding remains far below what this debilitating disease demands. This first-hand perspective puts a human face on the statistics and underscores the urgency for policymakers to act. 

Local news outlets like CT Mirror play a crucial role in advocacy because they connect our representatives directly with the lived experiences of their constituents. When lawmakers see that ME/CFS isn’t an abstract issue but one that affects their neighbors, families, and friends, it deepens understanding and accountability. Stories like this help bridge the gap between national policy debates and the real people behind them, and that can make all the difference in pushing for meaningful change.

https://ctmirror.org/2025/12/24/washington-is-ignoring-a-362-billion-chronic-illness