A group of 360 sportspeople, including Olympians Dina Asher-Smith and Tom Daley, have signed a letter to the UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, calling for increased funding for ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) research. The letter, led by former sprinter Beth Dobbin, who was diagnosed with ME four years ago, aims to raise awareness and push for more research into the condition. Dobbin, 32, has been living with ME, which causes severe fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive issues, and has been overwhelmed by the reaction to her advocacy. The letter highlights the lack of funding for ME research, with the UK government committing just £6.6m between 2019 and 2024, compared to £79.1m for Parkinson's and £496.4m for dementia. The signatories, including Everton manager David Moyes and former Chelsea and England centre-back Millie Bright, are calling for the Prime Minister to meet with Dobbin and commit to increased funding. Dobbin's advocacy has been praised by the charity ThereForME, which has been working to raise awareness and support for people with ME. The charity's co-founder, Karen Hargrave, said that the letter will mean a lot to people with ME across the UK and hopes that the Prime Minister will finally take action to address the lack of funding for the condition. The UK government has previously stated that they are committed to accelerating progress in understanding and treating ME, but the letter's signatories are pushing for more concrete action. The letter is a significant show of support for Dobbin and the ME community, and highlights the need for increased funding and awareness for the condition.