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Michal Gondolewski's charity cycle
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Michal Gondolewski will cycle the RideLondon Surrey 100 in July '18 for Fibromyalgia Action because Fibromyalgia is not widely recognised. Michal raised £255 so far and is raising more funds to help the charity’s work.
Michal told us: ‘’I have enjoyed cycling for many years but a couple of years ago, whilst going through a very difficult time in my life I found that, for the time I was on the bike, it helped me forget about the problems and gave me lots of happiness. I have re-discovered my passion for cycling and decided to do it more often. I have entered a few cycling events which was a new thing for me. This allowed me do what I love whilst meeting new people and exploring new places in the UK. This was the first time in the 6 years living in the UK that I finally started to get to see the places I should have seen long ago.
2017 was a challenging year for me and cycling helped a lot, which resulted in just over 1000 miles on the bike. The problems I was battling eventually disappeared but my passion for cycling remained. I have decided to challenge myself even more in 2018 and I entered the ballot for the Prudential RideLondon Surrey 100. To my surprise, I have secured a place in the ride and I am due to take part on 29th July 2018.
My training already started and I thought that since cycling helped me battle my problems it would be great if I can do the same to help others.
And now about my chosen charity, Fibromyalgia Action UK.
As Fibromyalgia is becoming more widely recognised it's become apparent that some of the people around me are sufferers.’’
To donate visit Michal’s JustGiving Page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michal-gondolewski
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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.
