Fundraising for ME Association
Zoë Amber Wilkes
My Story
What is ME?
ME/CFS is a complex and chronic medical condition that effects multiple body systems.
It most often develops after an acute viral or bacterial infection from which people seem unable to fully recover.
It can cause many different symptoms, which can be triggered or worsened by any kind of effort or activity.
Symptoms include flu-like malaise, sleep difficulties, brain fog and a profound fatigue that is unlike normal tiredness. People may also experience chronic pain, headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and sensitivity to light, sound and other stimuli.
Symptoms come and go and can change or worsen with little warning, causing distress and disrupting people’s lives.
ME/CFS is different for everyone. It can range from a milder illness to a severely disabling one that leaves some people housebound or bedbound.
The ME Association provides advice and support to those suffering with the illness as well helping to support research around this difficult illness.
Why choose the Sahara Desert Trek?
I wanted to set myself a real challenge to encourage myself to get in shape and actually have a reason to do so!
I've struggled with my weight for quite some time now and I often find myself losing motivation halfway through the journey.
This is going to be an incredibly strenuous challenge, trekking for 7 days in the hot desert, so I absolutely need to stay on top of my workouts to be able to ace this and raise plenty of funds for the ME Associaton!
Feel free to follow my journey on instagram @zoes_fitnessjourney where I will be updating everyone on my progress and sharing my other fundraising tasks!
Raffle 2nd May 2026
On the 2nd May 2026 I will be having a virtual raffle on my work Instagram live @zoe.woodstedstudios
Prizes available are:
R2D2 (UK delivery included, but open worldwide)
Glaive of the High King
OneSixthJay bundle (3 winners)
Norton Armouries Viking Helmet and Shield
Aztec Coin
Pure Bliss (Local to Essex only)
Movie Night Hamper (UK only)
Chocolate Hamper
Ladies' Pamper Hamper (4 winners)
Men's Pamper Hamper (4 winners)
Snack Hamper (4 winners)
£1 an entry, or 5 entries for £4. Simply make your donation and state what prize(s) you would like to be entered for. Unlimited entries. Full details on Instagram @zoes_fitnessjourney @zoe.woodstedstudios
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Target
£2,300
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Raised so far
£2,114
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Number of donors
49
My Story
What is ME?
ME/CFS is a complex and chronic medical condition that effects multiple body systems.
It most often develops after an acute viral or bacterial infection from which people seem unable to fully recover.
It can cause many different symptoms, which can be triggered or worsened by any kind of effort or activity.
Symptoms include flu-like malaise, sleep difficulties, brain fog and a profound fatigue that is unlike normal tiredness. People may also experience chronic pain, headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and sensitivity to light, sound and other stimuli.
Symptoms come and go and can change or worsen with little warning, causing distress and disrupting people’s lives.
ME/CFS is different for everyone. It can range from a milder illness to a severely disabling one that leaves some people housebound or bedbound.
The ME Association provides advice and support to those suffering with the illness as well helping to support research around this difficult illness.
Why choose the Sahara Desert Trek?
I wanted to set myself a real challenge to encourage myself to get in shape and actually have a reason to do so!
I've struggled with my weight for quite some time now and I often find myself losing motivation halfway through the journey.
This is going to be an incredibly strenuous challenge, trekking for 7 days in the hot desert, so I absolutely need to stay on top of my workouts to be able to ace this and raise plenty of funds for the ME Associaton!
Feel free to follow my journey on instagram @zoes_fitnessjourney where I will be updating everyone on my progress and sharing my other fundraising tasks!
Raffle 2nd May 2026
On the 2nd May 2026 I will be having a virtual raffle on my work Instagram live @zoe.woodstedstudios
Prizes available are:
R2D2 (UK delivery included, but open worldwide)
Glaive of the High King
OneSixthJay bundle (3 winners)
Norton Armouries Viking Helmet and Shield
Aztec Coin
Pure Bliss (Local to Essex only)
Movie Night Hamper (UK only)
Chocolate Hamper
Ladies' Pamper Hamper (4 winners)
Men's Pamper Hamper (4 winners)
Snack Hamper (4 winners)
£1 an entry, or 5 entries for £4. Simply make your donation and state what prize(s) you would like to be entered for. Unlimited entries. Full details on Instagram @zoes_fitnessjourney @zoe.woodstedstudios
