Using a Meme "30 Things About My Illness" to Publicize Invisible Illness Week

We've all seen the list "20 things about me" "50 thing about me you didn't know..." They can actually be interesting if you want to get to know the person better! We'll we've got one I haven't seen anywhere yet, "30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know."

I am using this tool (a Meme) to see if I can spread the word fast about Invisible Illness Week in 1 week! If you know anyone with an illness, please pass this along!

Just copy and paste it below and put it up on your blog, send it to your friends, paste in on Facebook (if it's too long put it in your "notes" section.)

THEN... post a COMMENT at the Invisible Illness Week web site here with the link to where you posted it and we are going to choose 2 people to receive a prize Sept 5th, 2009.

Let's spread the word about II Week this way and it's a wonderful way to share a little bit about your life. And don't forget to add the last paragraph for people know where to find us!
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You can see my answers here (Lisa)
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30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know

1. The illness I live with is:
2. I was diagnosed with it in the year:
3. But I had symptoms since:
4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is:
5. Most people assume:
6. The hardest part about mornings are:
7. My favorite medical TV show is:
8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is:
9. The hardest part about nights are:
10. Each day I take __ pills & vitamins. (No comments, please)
11. Regarding alternative treatments I:
12. If I had to choose between an invisible illness or visible I would choose:
13. Regarding working and career:
14. People would be surprised to know:
15. The hardest thing to accept about my new reality has been:
16. Something I never thought I could do with my illness that I did was:
17. The commercials about my illness:
18. Something I really miss doing since I was diagnosed is:
19. It was really hard to have to give up:
20. A new hobby I have taken up since my diagnosis is:
21. If I could have one day of feeling normal again I would:
22. My illness has taught me:
23. Want to know a secret? One thing people say that gets under my skin is:
24. But I love it when people:
25. My favorite motto, scripture, quote that gets me through tough times is:
26. When someone is diagnosed I’d like to tell them:
27. Something that has surprised me about living with an illness is:
28. The nicest thing someone did for me when I wasn’t feeling well was:
29. I’m involved with Invisible Illness Week because:
30. The fact that you read this list makes me feel:

Find out more about National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week and the 5-day free virtual conference with 20 speakers Sept 14-18, 2009 at www.invisibleillness.com

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DID YOU FILL OUT THE MEME ABOVE? If so, tell us where to find your answers in the comments at the II Week web site and by listing your blog, FB page, whatever, you will automatically be entered to win a prize! We are selecting 2 prize winners Saturday 9/5.