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Join the Fight Against the Devastating Realities
of ME/CFS and Long COVID

Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to funding and advancing research for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID.

Since 2012, we’ve raised over $50 million and established six global Collaborative Research Centers. From pioneering clinical trials to publishing new studies, we’re committed to finding treatments and a cure for these debilitating diseases. 

We’ve built a global network of over 200 scientists, collaborating and sharing research findings in real-time. Our esteemed 19-member Scientific Advisory Board, featuring a Nobel Laureate and five National Academy of Sciences members, ensures the highest scientific excellence standards drive our research.

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The Harsh Reality of ME/CFS

Over 20 million people

have ME/CFS worldwide

1 - 3.5 million

are affected in the USA alone

Estimated 70% cannot work

25% are homebound

No diagnostic test

No FDA approved treatment
No cure

Huge economic burden

36-51 billion dollars
per year in the USA

ME / CFS affects

men, women and children.
Anyone. Any time.

The image shows Whitney laying in a bed on a brown pillow with a towel over his eyes. On the right side of his chest, he has a medical tube attached.

What is it like to
Live with Severe ME/CFS?

Whitney Dafoe’s journey through severe ME/CFS is a heartbreaking testament to the extreme suffering endured by those with this disease. Once full of life, Whitney is now confined to a bed and unable to communicate or care for himself. Witness Whitney’s Story and understand the profound impact of this disease.

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Facing the Challenges of Long COVID

As a successful science communicator loved by millions worldwide, Dianna Cowern, known as Physics Girl, reveals her daily battle with Long COVID in an eye-opening livestream. Once active and thriving, Dianna now faces persistent symptoms that have drastically changed her life. Watch Dianna’s Livestream to see how this condition has profoundly impacted her and many others.

Long COVID: Millions Are Still Sick

Up to 400 million

are affected with Long COVID worldwide

$1 trillion

of annual economic impact, about 1% of the global economy

Long COVID affects

men, women
and children too

  • There is no diagnostic test!
  • There are no FDA-approved treatments!
  • There is no cure!
It means the world to me that you're working on finding tangible treatment options for ME/CFS. I’ve been living with ME for 11 years now. Knowing that OMF is catalyzing change through medical research is such a beacon of hope. I’m incredibly grateful for all of the work you do and for all the medical researchers out there who are working on finding answers, treatment, and one day, hopefully, a cure.
Sarah Person with ME/CFS
“OMF is giving hope to ME/CFS patients all over the world and is supporting research that most governments neglect. Thank you so much, OMF. Where would we be without you?”
Helene E
Helene EPerson with ME/CFS
“My brother has ME/CFS and OMF is giving him hope with their research. OMF funded scientists are competent and have an honest desire to solve the mystery of ME/CFS.”
Anton
AntonFamily member of person with ME/CFS
"Since its inception, Open Medicine Foundation has worked continuously to bring awareness of ME/CFS, encouraged teaching institutions to add ME/CFS to their curriculum, and brought hope to millions of patients worldwide."
Lynn
LynnPerson with ME/CFS
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OMF leads the charge in ME/CFS and Long COVID research, funding groundbreaking studies and collaborating with top scientists. Learn about our initiatives and how your support helps drive progress. 

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