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Run the Vitality British 10K London run for FMA UK!
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On Sunday the 10th July one of the most iconic British charity runs will take place in the most picturesque places in London. FMA UK still have a few charity places, which will be filled on first come, first serve basis.
By running with us you save £50 on entry fee. We offer runners our charity place in exchange of sponsorship pledge. Once you will be registered we will support you in your fundraising, deliver FMA UK t-shirt or a running vest, sponsorship forms, leaflets and other items, as well as help you in setting up a JustGiving account and with publicity. Additionally to FMA UK t-shirt or vest, all runners will receive t-shirts from the run organiser on the finish line. There also will be a possibility of purchasing photos from the run from the organiser.
To run for FMA UK do not register online but email Ella This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 24th June latest and we will register you. This way, you will be registered to run for us. You will receive an e-copy of the registration form from us, which will have to be received by us by post by Wednesday the 29th June latest in order to register participants. Alternatively you can download the runner registration form from this page and post it to FMA UK Head Office. Once we will receive the signed form Ella will contact you. If you have any questions, please email Ella.
To see the running route and more details visit:
http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk/
Starting on Piccadilly outside The Cavalry & Guards Club on Hyde Park corner, runners will make their way past huge crowds and London landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The route proves hugely popular with both new and seasoned runners, attracted by the chance to run one of the most unique routes in the world and be spurred on by tens of thousands of spectators lining the route from start to finish.
The iconic route will see runners head along Piccadilly towards Piccadilly Circus, taking in Regent Street, Pall Mall and St James Palace. It’s then a right turn towards Trafalgar Square, before taking a left into Charing Cross Road. The route then drops down to the Embankment, before turning left towards the City. Following the Embankment, runners will take a left into Temple Place, where they’ll follow the length of Temple Place before making a wide turn back onto the Embankment westbound, soaking up the atmosphere for almost 2km before turning left onto Westminster Bridge.
Here runners will u-turn in front of the South Bank Lion Statue and towards the spectacular backdrop of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, take a loop of Parliament Square and then head towards the finish straight ready to cross the finish line on Whitehall.
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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.
