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Zoe's Andreson Scottish 10K challenge for her Mum and FMA UK
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- Published on Thursday, 23 June 2016 10:29
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Zoe Anderson, a college student, shares with us her struggle with fibromyalgia and why she will run the Scottish 10K for her mum and for FMA UK. Zoe: ‘’I was diagnosed earlier this year after experiencing the symptoms for 4 years. Fibromyalgia is a horrible illness I have watched my mum suffer from for many years. There is no cure for fibro, just some treatments, which do not always help.
I’m running the 10K not just for me, but for my mum and to raise funds for a good cause. This is a big challenge for me but one I’m excited about.’’
To support Zoe visit her JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Zoe-Anderson7
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Our professionally printed Information pack on fibromyalgia can be found here to view. You will also receive a free copy on request. We also have a booklet for young people with fibromyalgia that you can obtain on request and will be on the website soon.
FMA UK has recently changed some of its telephone numbers for helplines and groups. Please check here for more information on the New Contact Numbers if required.
FMA UK offers a range of support and information including:
- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
The charity is run by volunteers, most of whom have fibromyalgia.
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
