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Matt's Vodafone Big Bold Challenge for FMA UK
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- Published on Thursday, 20 October 2016 11:15
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Matt Roberts has embarked on Vodafone Big Bold Challenge to raise funds for FMA UK because his Mum lives with fibromyalgia. The challenge took place in Manchester earlier this month and it consisted of 5K run and climbing 500 steps.Matt has raised £202, which will be doubled by Vodafone.
Matt told us why this was an important challenge for him: ‘’Anybody who knows me, knows that I hate running...with a passion. So, when the opportunity to do something for a charity came along, I wanted to do something for a charity that is close to my heart and an event that I know I will hate to do’’.
We would like to say thank you to Matt and congratulate him on successfully embarking on this challenge!
To donate to Matt’s Justgiving page visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Matt-Roberts9
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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.
