Jeffery Smith is a designer, who worked in finance and publishing before being unable to work because of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Ill for over two decades, as his abilities decreased he became involved ME advocacy, and is a founding member of Millions Missing Canada. He has used his strong motivation as an ill patient to reach out to Members of Parliament, the Canadian Institute of Health Research and the Health Ministers Office to build healthy sincere relationships, that along with a smaller, and growing group of advocates, have helped guide the government to action over the past couple of years. As long as his health allows him, he wishes to help make things better for the Canadian ME population, particularly the most vulnerable with no hope.