Welcome to the WE&ME Foundation.
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 essence 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 importance of addressing 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 necessary support, a situation that often leads to 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-funded, the foundation is now working to raise funds and awareness for research 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 commitment is reflected in every initiative we take to alleviate the burdens of ME/CFS. Join us on this journey to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by ME/CFS. Together, we can move forward and bring about positive change.
With a sense of urgency, we advocate for recognition, education, and research to ensure that every person with ME/CFS receives the compassionate and effective care and necessary support they deserve, and ultimately, a cure.
UNITED BY A SINGLE GOAL.
Board of Directors
FOUNDATION TEAM
Scientific Advisory Board
Medical Advisory Board
Patient Advisory Board
Faster diagnosis of ME/CFS patients and thus the right treatment and therapy for recovery.
Claim
- Implementation of centers of excellence in all federal states with patient care in addition to the reference center as a knowledge hub.
- Call for improved social security. Improved training and continuing education for physicians and medical staff.
- Call for public funding of research.
Our work in review
Financial Report 2025
Financial Report 2022
Financial Report 2020
No one changes the world alone
Together, we are on the path to a better life for ME/CFS patients.
Unfortunately, this takes time and does not happen overnight. ME/CFS patients do not simply wake up one day and return to their normal lives.
But there is hope, and we are here to fight for those who can no longer do so themselves. By funding more research and raising awareness, we will achieve our goal.
Step by step.
Join our cause
Every donation, no matter the size, fuels critical research and brings us one step closer to a cure.
