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The P.A.N.D.O.R.A. International Advocacy Video Contest On Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Coral Gables, Florida - Oct 11, 2006-

This international contest involves submission of videos that create and raise awareness of the plight of individuals with neuroendocrineimmune disorders such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia (FM), Gulf War syndrome (GWS) and multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS).

The selected winners will be used as part of our international outreach campaign to raise awareness to these illnesses.

It is estimated that when combined, these illnesses affect over 20 million Americans. The economic impact on our national economy is considerable, with billions of dollars lost due to loss of productivity. (Source: Centers for Disease Control & the National Institute of Health) Other country’s economies are feeling similar impact.

One video will be chosen for each of the following categories in the languages listed below for dissemination worldwide:
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Gulf War Syndrome
• Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
• AD HOC : Humor

Production Requirement, Guidelines and Video Selection
The message in each video category must be uplifting and it must create and or raise awareness of the courage and determination that individuals with neuroendocrineimmune disorders experience when facing adversity caused by these illnesses. The message must include quality of life issues that these individuals have to face daily in order to survive and thrive.

P.A.N.D.O.R.A.
Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research and Advocacy, Inc.
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. is built on Hope, strong on Advocacy and through increased Research a cure
can be found for these illnesses. Please visit our web site at www.pandoranet.info."