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Amanda's Keddie fibromyalgia 5k run challenge
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- Published on Thursday, 06 September 2018 13:50
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Amanda Keddie will defy her fibromyalgia and will run 5k in the Simplyhealth Great North Run to raise awareness and funds for FMA UK. She shares her story with us: ‘’My name is Amanda, I'm 20 years old and I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago. I am in my third year studying for my degree in Interior Design in Newcastle, and I'm also a coach for a competitive cheerleading squad. For 3 years I have been in an acoustic duo, signing and playing guitar around the North East. I use these gigs to spread awareness and raise funds if I can for Fibromyalgia.
On Saturday 8th September, I'll be doing the Great North Run 5K for Fibromyalgia Action UK. Unfortunately, due to my fibromyalgia and a recent back injury, I'll be walking the 5K, but I really hope that this doesn't discourage anyone from donating! This charity is amazing and has helped me immensely since my diagnosis. This is a thank you to all of the selfless people who are involved. Hopefully I can raise enough to make a difference, but simply raising awareness would be an achievement.
Let's show Fibro who's boss!
Amanda x"
To donate visit Amanda’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amandakeddiefibro
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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.
