Youth Information

Slowly, we are gathering information specifically intended for youth.  It would be wonderful if these illnesses only bothered middle-aged and older adults, but that's not the case.  Take a look at the Yahoo! group.  There are some great young people who discuss all kinds of topics.

   
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The Education Meeting schedule has changed.  Dr. Lucinda Bateman will be the speaker on October 5th, 2011.  For additional changes, click below.
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We recently sent an email regarding a radio program entitled, "Utah Issues."  The program was recorded on September 15, 2011 in the studios of X96 radio.  To listen to the recording, click below.

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Scholarships are available for an introductory CFIDS self-help course, discussed in the recent education meeting.  Check out the Linda's Corner Blog, or watch the video from the August education meeting.

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The next Education Meeting will be held on September 7th, 2011.  Dr. Stuart Drescher will lead the discussion.
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The recent presentation by Linda Milne and Annie Leppert on the Bruce Campbell, CFIDS self-help course was filmed and is now available by clicking below.
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JOIN THE OFFER YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP FOR CFS/FM
 A bi-monthly casual and positive gathering of friends and family 18 and older who are living with these life-challenging illnesses.
Every 3rd Friday of odd-numbered months (i.e. January, March, May, etc.) Location rotates among members.
YASG Organizer Jessica Turner - cell (801) 573-2852; jessica@offerutah.org

 JOIN THE OFFER YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP FOR CFS/FM
A bi-monthly casual and positive gathering of friends and family 18 and older who are living with these life-challenging illnesses.
Every 3rd Friday of odd-numbered months (i.e. January, March, May, etc.) Location rotates among members.
We are happy to help arrange transportation for any who would like to join us!
YASG Organizer Jessica Turner  jessica@offerutah.org

CFIDS.org has sponsored some great webinars.  They have been recorded and are availble for viewing.  Follow the link below to view the webinars.

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facebookOFFER now has a Facebook Page!  To take a look, click here

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Volunteers are needed!  OFFER needs assistance with our website and with social media.  For more information, click here.

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Information for Youth

 

OFFER has formed a youth group at

 

The address for this group is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cfsyouthofutah/

 

Another great source of information can be found at Desiree's Blog - A Young Woman with CFS  click here

 

Here is a wonderful guide written by a young woman with CFS click here

 

This presentation was shown at the CFSAC Meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 28, 2009.  These 3 young women did an outstanding job of discussing the problems of obtaining an education when dealing with CFS/ME to see their presentation, click on the play button below.

 

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