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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 4h

Yesterday was World Smile Day. To celebrate and spread some extra happiness we have sent 40 of our regular Smiles. The motto of World Smile Day is 'Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile’ We hope by sending quadruple the number of Smiles this month helps make more people smile🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

BED for Severe ME is an annual awareness day fundraiser on 29th October by Sally in support of Smile For ME and ME Research UK. @MEFoggyDog.bsky.social shared how to support and join in: mefoggydog.org/bed-for-seve...

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you Pippa for supporting us🩵 “HALLOWEEN CHRONIC ILLNESS BINGO! Fancy a cosy, mildly spooky evening where you can play games, win prizes, and support a fabulous cause? Join me online on Weds 14th Oct, 6.30-8pm” Find out more and get tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/lifeo...

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Receiving the Smile absolutely brightened Alice's day and made them smile. It was such a wonderful surprise for them. It couldn't have been more perfectly timed. The gifts were absolutely perfect for them and they were so incredibly touched and everything so beautifully wrapped.“

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“I was absolutely overwhelmed with the kindness, the box was beautiful and certainly made me SMILE 😀 My favourite item was my little Jellycat Keyring - I’ve named her ‘Aurora’ and she is on my daily bag so can easily be used as a calming technique. Thank you so much for this incredible kindness xxx”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“He was very shocked and a little emotional at the thoughtfulness of the charity and how spot on the gifts were that had been chosen for him. Truly, thank you so much for helping me see just how much I appreciate everything he does for me.”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Thank you so, so much for my lovely smile box. I'm having a bit of a symptoms flare up today, and I've just come downstairs after a crash, to be handed the parcel by my husband who nominated me. Such beautiful gifts, brought a tear to my eye. Thank you, thank you so much x”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“I can't thank you enough for including my son in your Smiles. He has been having a bit of a rough time recently and opening the parcel and finding such thoughtfully chosen gifts lifted his spirits more than I could have imagined. Daniel thanks you all for your kindness & support. You’re amazing!xx”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here are a few of the items which were included in our September Smiles 🎁🩵

Group image of presents including odd socks, Lady Whistledown’s Book Club bookmark, Radox bubble bath, Arsenal bath gift set, forget me not bead craft set, cookie, afternoon tea cross stitch kit, guinea pig mug, Candy Kitten sweets, black blanket, cheese crisps, Epsom bath salts, Baylis & Harding bath sock and body wash, purple blanket, Dove Bridgerton shower gel and scrub, gluten free hobnobs, Nivea lip balm, Wrendale dog nail files, M&S chocolate library, nature diamond art, wood turning book, cross stitch sweet pea bookmark kit, cyanotype kit, Gardens of the National Trust book, heart fluffy socks, The Other Side of the Butterfly book, rose and violet chocolate cremes, The Good Crisps, Lindt Lindor truffles, Nomo salted popcorn chocolate

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

September’s newsletter: smileforme.org.uk/september2026 Includes this month’s share a story by Charlotte Emily Mitchell. Thank you Charlotte for sharing about your journey with ME to help even one person feel less alone 🩵

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September 2026

Hello and welcome to September’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 personalise…

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ME Foggy Dog @mefoggydog.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

BED for Severe M.E. 2026 is coming soon! 29th October, here we come! This year, our two fundraising beneficiaries are @smileformeuk.bsky.social & @meresearchuk.bsky.social Please take part and help us to raise more funds and awareness than ever before! www.mefoggydog.org/bed-for-seve... #MEcfs

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BED for Severe M.E. | ME Foggy Dog

29th October is the annual date for this new awareness day for Severe M.E. 25% of people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis are severely affected. Those living with Severe M.E are either bedbound a...

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Share a story by Sally Callow, ME Foggy Dog and Stripy Lightbulb CIC: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastorysallycallow 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

September’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 homemade 3D printed trinket box. Thank you Larna for your support 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Here are a few of the items which were included in our August Smiles 🎁🩵

Group image of presents including warming eye masks, card making kit, shortbread, play-doh, lip balm, shades of yellow and red wool, colourful patterned blanket, Nomo chocolate, Milkyway stars, satin hair scrunchies, Fox Under The Moon book, cat literary book, colourful pens, XLOV stickers, Wrendale bee pencil case, drum socks, moon and star blanket, jar of hearts cross stitch kit, rope basket craft kit, Jellycat Zodihop bunny charm, rainbow cupcake cases, highland cow blanket, Star Wars baking set, Jellycat Bartholomew bear, drumstick pens, Walkers ready salted crisps, colourful notebook, Cadbury hot chocolate, red Le Creuset mug, Yorkshire tea, puzzle book and dog pen

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

“Thank you so much for my wonderful package! Its amazing what you do and it has honestly made my year. The mum plaque especially”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Severe ME Day 8th August smileforme.org.uk/severeme Sending love to those affected by Severe ME and remembering those who have sadly lost their lives 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

August’s Smiles have been posted 🎁🩵

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Buzy Bobbins @buzybobbins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you so much for allowing me to share my artwork with everyone. I hope it helps people understand this condition.

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

What’s made you smile this month? 😊

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Here are a few of the items which were included in our July Smiles 🎁🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Here are a few of the items which were included in our July Smiles 🎁🩵

Group image of presents including chocolates, colouring pens, blue sketchbook, Moomin colouring books, sweets, box of chocolates, books, tulip candle, skincare set, hot water bottle, microwaveable hottie, you’ve got this pin badge, giant bag of marshmallows, blankets, eye mask, rubber duck, face masks, daffodil heart, teddy crochet kit, Pokémon blanket, kinder bueno, Friends crochet kit, pillow sleep spray, colouring pens and art pencils

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“Thank you for my smile!!”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“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.”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“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.”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“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…”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“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“

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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’ 🩵

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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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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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 🩵

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sarah boothby @swastrosarah.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#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.

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Share a story by Sarah, in memory of Maeve Boothby O’Neill: www.smileforme.org.uk/shareastorymaeve 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

“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”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

“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 ❤”

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sarah boothby @swastrosarah.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

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

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

What’s made you smile this month? 😊

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

"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"

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“My daughter says thank u so much, so kind 😇 🥰”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“Thank you so SO much for my smile, honestly had a few tears, I cannot express my gratitude and comfort”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“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”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“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”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“Thank you so much for the special box you sent Sophie in memory of Merryn , it really did make Sophie smile she was absolutely delighted to receive it, especially as times can be so hard its nice to know others of thinking of her .we as a family have been very touched”

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

"Thank you so much for my beautiful box of treats in memory of Merryn. They are all absolutely perfect & will help me so much so thank you. The personalised bag is beautiful 💖 i will honestly treasure it all thank you for your kindness & time that was put into this 🥹💖"

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

This time last week was Blue Sunday 2026. The Tea Party For ME brought the ME community and their allies together to make a difference. An amazing £1,260.68 was raised for Smile For ME! Thank you 🩵

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Smile For ME @smileformeuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

"Thank you for the thoughtful gifts, my son received today. As his nominee I was so happy to find out he was picked for a special gift. I am forever thankful. And Jacob loved his gifts & in memory of such a lovely lady aswel. You are doing a amazing job in making people smile"

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