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International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day – 12th May 2007 |
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Friday, 04 May 2007 |
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Do you ever wonder how the profile of Fibromyalgia can be raised?
Do you ever wonder who actually tries to raise the profile of Fibromyalgia?
Well the answer could be right on your doorstep!
As
most people are aware FMA UK is run by their board of trustees who do
their utmost to raise the profile of Fibromyalgia (along with many
other things), this cannot always be done without the support of the
sufferers.
Group leaders (of whom the majority are sufferers
themselves) and their members across the country also work tirelessly
to raise the profile within their own area, again, this cannot be done
without the support of the sufferer.
This is where you yourself come in. On 12th May it is International
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Last year we held our first National Coffee
Mornings around this date, entitled ‘Raise Your Cups for Awareness’.
This resulted in many groups and individuals taking part in coffee
mornings across the country, including one held in the Houses of
Parliament!
We aim to make this an annual event and try to
encourage as many people as possible to support these events. You don’t
have to do anything too big, just maybe a coffee morning with friends
and family around. We all know how many people struggle to get their
friends and family to understand, so why not try by inviting them round
and have some information available? You could maybe invite your local
Health Care Professional along, as well as your local MP?
Maybe
you still work and could hold a coffee morning in your workplace. This
could also help your colleagues understand your illness more.
If
you can’t do this yourself why not ask a member of your family or
friends to help you, many of you have young children and attend
playgroups, nurseries etc. Why not hold one there? It’s surprising how
many places we visit that we could try and do this, all with the
thought that you are raising awareness of your illness.
Last
year we were able to provide refreshments to many people as a major tea
company donated teabags, and another company donated other
refreshments. We are currently in the process of contacting these
companies again, as well as trying to find a sponsor for the events.
Please
do and try to support us with this venture, we cannot do it alone, and
as I’m sure you will agree raising awareness of Fibromyalgia is a
priority.
For further information please contact Sharon Stephenson by personal message.
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