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Advocacy Video Contest Winners
The outreach of the contest reached heights that we thought were never possible! Stay tuned now for the announcement of the official judges of the video contest that are still coming in and are still being tallied. Below are the results of the MOST POPULAR VOTES!
P.A.N.D.O.R.A., Inc- Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy Announces
The winners by popular vote of the best chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia videos of our international advocacy video contest.
Coral Gables, Florida - May 12, 2007 - To mark this year's Awareness Day for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Gulf War syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities we are proud to announce the WINNERS OF THE POPULAR VOTE of our much awaited international advocacy video contest. And the results are truly extraordinaire!
LIGHTS, SILENCE AND... ACTION!
Individuals in our national and international communities were asked to cast their vote on their personal choice for the following categories: CFS/ME and fibromyalgia (FM) as it was based on the chosen 6 finalists. P.A.N.D.O.R.A. is thrilled to report today that all popular votes are in,and finally the contest deadline has been reached.
The winners of the popular vote are:
Category: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Title: Monkeys with Wings
Director: Rik Carlson
Producer: Michael Thurston - Writer: Rik Carlson -
Music: Michael Thurston
The story of a prominent businessman in Vermont, whose successful life was interrupted by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The video highlights the special connection to "monkeys with wings"- (gargoyles) strategically placed at his place of business and how they relate to his life journey.His supporting web site is:www.monkeyswithwings.com -
Monkeys with Wings has had 1,138 viewers since it entered our contest. Watch this video again below.
Category: Fibromyalgia
Title: Living with Fibromyalgia
Producer & Director: Nick Easter
The story of a young girl named Holly Fraser, who has to endure a life with the incurable disease Fibromyalgia. Her mother's concern, love and caring support touches the heart of every parent who has a child diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Her supporting web site is www.diagnosesupport.com.
Living with Fibromyalgia has had 3,745 viewers since it entered our contest. Watch the video again below.
Words of gratitude to our sister organizations, empowerment groups, donors, supporters and benefactors who have supported this endeavor that has generated an incredible level of awareness of the plight of individuals suffering with CFS/ME, FM here in the U.S. and abroad.
The outreach of the contest reached heights that we thought were never possible! Stay tuned now for the announcement from the official judges of the video contest that are still coming in and are still being tallied.
Finalist #1
Category: Fibromyalgia
Title: Living with Fibromyalgia
Producer & Director: Nick Easter
The story of a young girl named Holly Fraser, who has to endure a life with
the incurable disease Fibromyalgia. Her mother's
concern, love and caring support touches the heart of
every parent who has a child diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Finalist #2
Category:
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia: The Broken Ones
Producer: Leia Jobe Director:
Leia Jobe
Music:
Pilot Speed
Heart wrenching pictures of the frustration, sensual loneliness, and rebellion experienced by a young artist who
was diagnosed with CFS/FM at age 18 after a viral infection.
A young artist shares with the world the challenges of her daily life dealing
with chronic fatigue syndrome. Her personal life interrupted and one that it
is difficult for others to imagine.
Finalist #4
Category:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Title:
Monkeys with Wings
Director:
Rik Carlson
Producer:
Michael Thurston
Writer: Rik Carlson
Music: Michael Thurston
The story of a prominent businessman in Vermont, whose successful life was
interrupted by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The video highlights the special connection to "monkeys with wings"- (gargoyles) strategically placed at his place of business and how they
relate to his life journey.
Finalist #5
Category: ME/CFS
Title:
Fighting for Recognition of ME/CFS: A Defiant Caretaker's Song
Producer & Director: Greg & Linda Crowhurst
Writer: Linda & Greg Crowhurst
Music & Lyrics: Greg Crowhurst
A message of hope, courage and defiance from Greg Crowhurst, the husband of Linda Crowhurst, a ME/CFS sufferer from England.
Finalist #6 Category: CFS/ME
Title: We Still Have Hope!
Producer & Director: Ellen Nadeau.
Writers: Adrienne, Drew and Ellen Nadeau
Ellen Nadeau, a beautiful 15 year old shares her personal health challenge as well as the fact that CFS is indeed a "family affair". Her brother Drew and her sister Adrienne have also been diagnosed with CFS at a very young age. And for each one, life has been indeed interrupted. But in despite of their debilitating health challenges, Ellen, Adrienne and Drew all have that special youthful inspiring hope that a cure will soon be found for CFS.
