Sometimes life is like a beach in delightful ways, and sometimes life is like a b***h!
In 2012 Rachel Klyve walked 780 odd kilometres from Byron Bay to Sydney along the spectacular beaches, raising awareness for ME/CFS.
ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a complex, physical illness related to the dysfunction of multiple body systems including the immune, neural, gastro-intestinal, endocrine, and cardiac systems. Symptoms include severe, physical and mental exhaustion, post-exertional malaise, widespread muscle and joint pain, headaches and other characteristic symptoms in a previously healthy and active person. People can be sick for years or decades.
The cause of ME/CFS is still unknown but commonly starts after an acute infection or physical trauma. The key document for diagnosing ME/CFS can be found here. There is currently no definitive treatment of ME/CFS so emphasis is on managing the illness. Research is needed to find answers. Please help ME/CFS Australia find the cause and treatment of ME/CFS by making a tax deductible donation.
Life's a Beach Walk was created by Rachel Klyve, a former Paediatric Nurse who grew up in Sydney and in 2012 was living in the Northern Rivers of NSW. When Rachel had ME/CFS walking to the letter box was a daily challenge, but her illness went into remission after many years of illness. She took a backpack full of everything a woman needs and the determination to raise awareness of ME/CFS.
Rachel walked from Byron Bay to Sydney along the beach, and over headlands and through rivers when she had!
