Welcome to the WE&ME Foundation.
The WE&ME Foundation (formerly TEMPI Foundation) was founded in 2020 by the Ströck family and is based in Vienna, Austria, where the family is known for its “Ströck” bakeries, which have been delighting customers with their baked goods for generations.
The Ströck family’s journey has been profoundly affected by the impact of ME/CFS, shaping the nature and purpose of the WE&ME Foundation with unwavering determination. Two brothers, Christoph and Philipp Ströck, both affected by ME/CFS, lead the foundation’s mission. Christoph, the younger brother, was diagnosed in 2016 after years of illness, and his condition worsened due to misconceptions about ME/CFS. In 2018, Philipp, the older brother, was also diagnosed.
The family learned firsthand that there are few doctors who are knowledgeable about the diagnosis and treatment of ME/CFS. Over the years, the Ströck family became aware of the significance of the shortcomings in social security and support for the millions of ME/CFS patients.
The ongoing shortage of skilled workers in this field has left patients to fend for themselves when it comes to diagnosis and the necessary support, a situation that often leads to an irreversible deterioration in patients’ health. In many cases, they are unable to return to work, resulting in a lack of social support. The situation in which patients and their families find themselves, in addition to the reality of this cruel disease, is completely unacceptable.
Originally self-financed, the foundation now strives to raise funds and awareness for research in order to improve the situation of patients and their families.
The Ströck family and the dedicated WE&ME team are committed to funding groundbreaking research that unravels the complexity of ME/CFS and brings effective treatments and a cure closer. We hope that our tireless dedication is reflected in every initiative we take to alleviate the burdens that ME/CFS brings.
Join us on this journey to tangibly improve the lives of those affected by ME/CFS. Together, we can move forward and bring about positive change.
