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Smile For ME
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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
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November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Here are a few of the items which were included in our November Smiles 🎁🩵
Group image of presents including gardening socks, Sound of Music music box, gardening seeds, Lindor chocolates, crisps, gardening tools, lip gloss, nail files, green nail polish, face masks, hand cream, cream teddy blanket, Decopatch kit, fishing tools, mouse pad, purple fleece blanket, cat mug, shortbread, millionaire shortbread, book, notebooks, pen, fidget toy, pink scarf, heat holder socks, sour patch kids and pot noodle
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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“…thank you from me for giving Hannah a lovely gift and thinking of her, our children seem to be invisible and misunderstood. It can be very lonely for them, feeling isolated from normal routes of growing up, missing out on so much, again thank you, it was very emotional to think that you care.”
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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“Thankyou Smile for ME for my smile.
I'm just a brother trying to help my sister as much as I can on the good days and bad. Going to the Allotment when I can is my way to unwind and all these gifts are fantastic and will be used. We all will enjoy the vegetables and things in the seed kit...”
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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“Thank you so much for my smile it made my day xx”
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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“Thank you so much for my Smile which arrived today! Half term has been pretty grim because it has been spent recovering so the timing of this surprise was perfect. The items you chose for me are also perfect...spookily spot on 😊🩷”
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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“…Thank you so so much. It just felt like someone was reaching out and hugging me.”
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Share a story by Jennifer Seidel. Thank you Jennifer for writing about your experience of ME in a piece titled ‘Moving’: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastoryjenniferseidel 🩵
Half pale blue curved edge and half white curved edge background. The words ‘Share a story by Jennifer Seidel’ at the top. In the centre a graphic of a notebook and pen. The words ‘Jennifer writes about her experience of ME in a piece titled ‘Moving’.’ underneath. In the bottom right hand corner www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastory website link and Smile For ME logo. The other image is Jennifer’s words which can be found on our website.
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Wearing my favourite pyjamas in support of Severe ME sufferers for #BEDForSevereME 🛌

Thinking of and sending love to those affected by Severe ME 🩵

Donate to Smile For ME: www.justgiving.com/page/bedsmil...

Find out more: www.mefoggydog.org/bed-for-severe-me
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Got my pjs ready for Wednesday 29th Oct for #BEDForSevereME @mefoggydog.bsky.social awareness fundraiser

We’re asking for support from ME sufferers, their families, carers & allies to take part to help spotlight the 1 in 4 people with ME who are severely affected: www.mefoggydog.org/bed-for-seve...
Pink pyjamas folded and holding a BED For Severe ME pin badge. Pin badge is AI image created by Sally and used as her logo for her fundraiser.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Here are a few of the items which were included in our October Smiles 🎁🩵
Group image of present including Lindor chocolates, pamper kit, tote bag, face masks, pocket hug, candles, blankets, eye masks, bath bombs, Yoda mug, forget-me-not necklace, Jellycat panda, donkey socks, Haribo, activity book, notebook, book, pens and Lego bag.
October 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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1 week today until BED for Severe ME, an awareness fundraiser by @mefoggydog.bsky.social

Wear you favourite pyjamas, snap a photo, and post it to your socials using #BEDForSevereME

Find out more: www.mefoggydog.org/bed-for-severe-me

Donate to Smile For ME: www.justgiving.com/page/bedsmileforme
October 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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“Thank you so much for the amazing gift box you sent my mum.

She was so overwhelmed and emotional when she opened the box and she is really looking forward to the relaxing activities and tasty treats!”
October 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Happy 13th Birthday Smile For ME!

A special thank you to those who have donated, fundraised, shown support, nominated someone for a Smile or left us a kind message over the years, it means more than words can say 🩵
Half pale blue curved edge background and half white curved edge background. Happy Birthday with Smile For ME logo and number 13 balloons. Photos of Smile For ME’s 4 Trustees, Alice Co-founder, Clive Chair, Wendy Treasurer, Jacqueline Secretary. Collage of photos of Smiles recipients, Merryn’s Smile Day logo and Carers Week and Bear Hugs logo. At the bottom charity details of Registered Charity Number 1185760 and smileforme.org.uk written.
October 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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“I wanted to say a massive thank you for sending me a box of beautiful things whilst I’ve been unwell with ME/CFS for the past year with no sign of an end yet. This illness has stripped away my career, some relationships, days out and holidays with my daughter, some independence and the ability to keep building a life I worked really hard to get. Smile has made me remember I’m not on my own and I’m really greatful to you for thinking of me ❤️ i absolutely adore the gifts you have sent me and can’t wait to set up a nicer snuggly space ❤️ thank you xxxx”
October 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Share a story by Anna Civil: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastoryannacivil 🩵
Half pale blue curved edge and half white curved edge background. The words ‘Share a story by Anna Civil’ at the top. In the centre a graphic of notebook. The words ‘Anna shares about her and her daughter’s experience of ME.’ underneath. In the bottom right hand corner www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastory website link and Smile For ME logo. The other image is Anna’s words which can be found on our website.
October 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Here are a few of the items which were included in our September Smiles 🎁🩵
Group image of present including reed diffuser, seal keyring, hotel chocolat box of chocolates, 365 days of art book, plant pen, squirrel ornament, Liberty paint set, wildlife book, colouring pens and art pens, Jellycat dog decoration, forget-me-not ornament, teddy bear felting kit, blanket knitting kit, nature colouring book, horror colouring book, orchid notebook, cat notebook, nature notebook, hedgehog socks, cat plushie, Booja Booja chocolates, colouring pencils, hand cream, turtle ornament.
September 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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A big thank you and good luck to Andy who is kindly supporting us by running the Great South Run on 19th October.

You can donate to Andy’s Just Giving page here: www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...

Money is generously being matched up to £500 🩵
Throwback photo from when Andy has supported us in the past. Andy wears a Smile For ME tshirt, holding a medal and stood in front of a Great South Run banner.
September 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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We’re looking for ME sufferer and carers to share their personal experience of ME.

Please reach out if you are interested: [email protected] 🩵
Half pale blue curved edge and half white curved edge background. The words 'Share a story' at the top. In the centre a graphic image of a notebook and pen. The words 'Smile For ME raises awareness of ME through our segment 'Share a story' where we share personal accounts from ME sufferers and their carers so you can learn first hand how ME impacts the lives of those affected. If you would like to share your story please contact us: contact@smileforme.org.uk' underneath. In the bottom right hand corner www.smileforme.org.uk/ shareastory website link and Smile For ME logo.
September 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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"I had the loveliest surprise today 💞 Thank you SO much for nominating me to receive a very special box from Smile for ME - it certainly has made me smile, and I just couldn't believe it! Everything in there couldn't be more special or perfect and thoughtfully chosen and it is all such a treat... I was quite overwhelmed actually when opening it (and still am), I can't believe what a lovely charity it is to do something like this."
September 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the lovely gifts you sent for my daughter Emily, received today.
They were perfect, just what she would have chosen for herself and made her day - big smiles all round!😀 Thank you.”
September 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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“I just wanted to say thank you very much for my Smile. My mum nominated me and it was such a lovely surprise. It is such a wonderful initiative which can make a big difference - thank you for making people’s days a bit brighter.”
September 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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“Thank you, so, so much.

The parcel arrived today, and you couldn't have picked anything better.

The Jellycat Westie was a particularly nice touch. It brought a smile to her face, in what is an otherwise relentlessly horrible time.

Thank you again.”
September 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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“Thanks so much for the parcel - what a lovely surprise! The art materials are ideal - no paint, so not messy! And the book is a great idea too. I've attached a photo of the items and will send a proper thank you card in the post. Thanks again, and best wishes”
September 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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“I have just received the most thoughtful gifts from your charity after being nominated. I am currently overwhelmed as this is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me.  I've struggled for over twenty years with finally getting a diagnosis three years ago, I'm now 41 and the battle continues. My condition has declined over the past year leaving me in a very dark place mentally.  Today I feel remembered and that my existence still matters. I have heartfelt tears of happiness as I type this message, I am extremely grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
September 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM