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John Speirs's runs for FMA UK
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- Published on Friday, 04 May 2018 13:57
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John Speirs is running a series of marathons and runs to support FMA UK work and to raise awareness of fibromyalgia because his wife, Lynn, lives with fibromyalgia. John raised over £300 so far and is training for the Edinburgh Marathon.
John told us about his challenges: ‘’I’ve nearly finished training for the Edinburgh Marathon. Highs and lows along the way but I’m nearly ready. I’ve been running 50 miles a week in training. Finding time to squeeze in a 20 mile run every Sunday has proved challenging but I found a way. So far I’ve raised £310 plus gift aid for FMA UK and hope to raise more over the coming weeks.
The most remarkable thing for me is just how many people I know who have read my story then told me that their wife/husband suffers from Fibromyalgia. This also comforts my wife to know that she isn’t alone in her daily struggle. My wife’s face at the weekend filled my heart with joy. Our 5 year old daughter learnt to cycle without stabilisers and I could see her very proud Mummy glowing with happiness and contentment. Fibromyalgia isn’t the end. Impossible is nothing!’’.
To donate visit John’s JustGiving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/john-speirs4
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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.
