Smile For ME
@smileformeuk.bsky.social
We are a UK charity that sends Smiles to ME sufferers and their carers to brighten their day and make them smile 😊 Registered Charity Number 1185760 🩵 www.smileforme.org.uk
Thank you so much for allowing me to share my artwork with everyone. I hope it helps people understand this condition.
July's newsletter: smileforme.org.uk/july2026 Includes this month’s share a story by @buzybobbins.bsky.social. Thank you Gemma for sharing your experience of ME through your artwork 🩵
July 2026
Hello and welcome to July’s newsletter. Hope you have had the best month possible. Smiles 10 Smiles were sent to both ME sufferers and carers of all ages this month. All chosen and personalised to …
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Here are a few of the items which were included in our July Smiles 🎁🩵
Here are a few of the items which were included in our July Smiles 🎁🩵
“A huge thank you from Leif (and us!). They were delighted with the gifts - as you can see. Thank you for your kindness and for the brilliant work you do.”
“It just came and what a lovely suprise for Evie, she really liked it all and the kind notes from the authors were appreciated too.”
“Thank you so very much for Benedict’s package which arrived this morning. He was absolutely delighted and surprised! The contents was just spot on and he’s so happy with his very soft blanket, fab Lego and his favourite sweets. He’d never seen such a big bag of marshmallows…”
July’s Smiles special touch 💌 In our Smiles we include a token item donated by someone affected by ME as a special touch from our community. Included in the Smiles sent this month is a crochet plant by redspargel. Thank you for your kind support 🩵
“Thank u for gifting my dad this he was so happy with it. Keep up the hard work. Thank u for making him feel special“
June’s newsletter: smileforme.org.uk/june2026 Includes this month’s share a story by Farah Leah Summers. Thank you Farah for sharing your experience of ME with a poem titled ‘Am I still me living with M.E’ 🩵
June 2026
Hello and welcome to June’s newsletter. Hope you have had the best month possible. Carers Week This month during 8th-16th June we celebrated Carers Week. Carers Week is an annual campaign in June t…
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Carers Week Smiles special touch 💌 Included in the @bearhugsgifts Smiles sent this month is a hand written message by the person who nominated them in a card kindly donated to us 🩵
Yesterday was the start of Carers Week 2026. We are celebrating carers of ME sufferers by sending special BearHugs Smiles to thank the wonderful carers for all they do and to show them how much they are appreciated. Lots of love to all carers, you are amazing 🩵
A big thank you to Dani who wrote and recorded her song ’Still ME! (not M.E)’ raising money for Smile For ME and other ME charities. Still ME! (not M.E): danibetts.bandcamp.com/track/still-... Thank you for your kind donation and for helping make a difference 🩵
Last month our 2000th Smile was posted. A special thank you to everyone who has made this possible. Your support means more than words can say. We would not be able to do what we do without the kindness and generosity you show us. We’re looking forward to sending many more 🩵
#pwME, never forget, you are always more than the illness. Even if it kills you, you are much more than it. Your are more than all the medical ignorance and social stigma you endure.
Smile For ME@smileformeuk.bsky.social · 2mo agoShare a story by @swastrosarah.bsky.social in memory of Maeve Boothby O’Neill: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastorymaeve 🩵
Share a story by @swastrosarah.bsky.social in memory of Maeve Boothby O’Neill: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastorymaeve 🩵
Share a story – Maeve Boothby O’Neill
In memory of Maeve Boothby O’Neill b.1994 ME. 2008 d. 2021 Maeve died too young. ME did not kill her. Medical neglect did. She was born a scholar and, by t…
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Share a story by Sarah, in memory of Maeve Boothby O’Neill: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastorymaeve 🩵
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“I got mine A couple weeks ago and it genuinely made my week May was really tricky for Lots lots of reasons and you guys brought so much joy I’ve named him John and he is my bed buddy Keeping me company on the more tricky days Thank you so much”
“Being nominated was such an incredible surprise and my pillow has become my go-to for snuggles and support, it's a gift that keeps giving love and comfort ❤”
May’s newsletter: smileforme.org.uk/may2026 Includes this month’s share a story by @swastrosarah.bsky.social in memory of Maeve Boothby O’Neill 🩵
May 2026
Hello and welcome to May’s newsletter. Hope you have had the best month possible. Merryn’s Smile Day On the 13th May we celebrated Merryn’s Smile Day. We sent 40 Smiles, quadruple the number of a r…
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Meeting in person with other family carers of people with very severe ME (bedbound, often tube fed, all fighting for their lives). Thanks to @severemecymru.bsky.social for helping make this possible. Full support to your organisation
"Our family and my sister Emma who is a very severe M.E sufferer would like to say a huge thank you for receiving her surprise parcel on Merryn Smile day. Emma said 'I was totally gobsmacked by my beautiful thoughtful gift, I cried happy tears. Its such an amazing, touching idea"
“Thank you so SO much for my smile, honestly had a few tears, I cannot express my gratitude and comfort”
“Received my smile and it made my day! Such thoughtful choices ❤️ I especially love the plant, ive been wanting one of these for ages and how cool is the recycled plastic pot! Feeling very cared for - thanks to everyone involved x”
“Thank you so much for my smile. It arrived at the perfect time after struggling with pain and supporting our youngest as they navigate the stress of GCSEs. The personalised bag is a such lovely idea. Thank you again xx”
