A message from Debbie, CMV Connect Project Coordinator
As my month two draws to a close, I continue to be impressed and inspired by the amazing community and by your willingness to get involved in all of the ways we are asking you to.
We’ve been working this month on starting to set up our Family Advisory Panel, which will make sure we keep families at the core of our work, making sure the work we are doing if helpful and relevant for you all.
Thank you all again for your continued involvement and support
What’s been happening
It’s been a busy and inspiring month for CMV Connect. We’ve welcomed some new members into both our Facebook and WhatsApp communities and witnessed some wonderful connections as our members have rallied together, sharing milestones, updates and offering a listening ear, support and kindness to each other.
We’re so proud to see our community really coming together.
Our team has been planning future projects to bring resources and local support closer to home. And we’ve been busy behind the scenes, listening, learning, and shaping what’s next for CMV Action and CMV Connect.
This month, we’ve been especially moved by stories shared within our community.
Quick tip! Simple Hygiene Measures
Sometimes, the most effective steps are the simplest. Small, everyday actions can help reduce the risk of CMV transmission…
Get Involved
We love seeing our community come together, and there are plenty of ways to get involved in the coming months:
- Volunteer your time or skills – every minute of volunteer time helps us grow our reach and impact.
- Share your feedback – we want to hear what kind of support or events would mean the most to you.
- Join us at our next event – and that brings us to something we’re very excited about…
Meet the Team – coming next week
If you’ve been following CMV Connect closely, you may have seen the announcement:
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Meet the Team session on the 3rd November at 7.15pm.
This event is your opportunity to:
- Connect with the people behind CMV Action
- Meet fellow community members
- Ask questions, share your story, and get involved
You can sign up here.
Where are you?
We want to help build stronger local connections across our CMV community and to help us do this, we’d love to know where you are!
We’re launching a short “Where Are You?” survey to help us:
- Connect members who live close by to each other *
- Support local meet-ups and peer groups
- Share area-specific resources and information
By taking a minute to fill this in, you’ll help us create a map of our community and bring families and professionals closer together.
You can find the survey here.
Thank You
As we close out October, we just want to say a huge thank you for your continued support. Whether you’ve shared your story, attended an event, or are a part of our online communities, you’re part of what makes CMV Action such a special organisation.
We look forward to sharing more updates with you next month.
If you have questions, ideas, or want to connect, please get in touch via our usual channels.
Best wishes,
The CMV Action Team
CMV Connect has been made possible thanks to funding from National Lottery Community Fund.