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Cheryl's Crook 5K run to help fellow sufferers
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 December 2017 14:44
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Cheryl Crook run a 5K run while living with fibromyalgia - many congratulations from us to Cheryl! Here is Cheryl's' inspirational story: ''Hi my name is Cheryl. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia & Chronic fatigue over 10 years ago but I am sure I have had this since my 20's. I am now 52.
Last year my best friend Nikki asked me if I would do a 5k Run with her. She said I could walk it if I wanted. I said ok, but I will run with you too. I am lazy when it come to exercise so I didn't start proper training till June this year on a treadmill then eventually running outside. I began to amaze myself starting at 1k then making it to 5k. I was so proud of myself. Some days me and Nikki would meet up to get the feel of running together had a few laughs on the way and encourage one another as she is like a sister to me.
I love Linking Park and I used the last album to run as it has a good pace and rhythm - this helped me a lot.
My husband Bones encouraged me to keep going even when it got painful and hard. He was there on the day of the race and also Nikki's husband Alan.
It was a cold morning at Thoresby Hall and a day of the run. I have never felt anything like it running with all those people all raising money for their charities, all trying to beat their personal goals. I just wanted to run it all the way and get to the end for myself and for FMA UK. I did it in 41:15 - my personal best and raised £417.00. I’m so happy to have been able to do this for everyone. J
Love Cheryl Crook
Xxx’’
To donate to Cheryl’s JustGiving page visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cheryl-crook2
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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
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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.
