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Lori Hutton's Edinburgh half-marathon for FMA UK and her Mum
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 11:59
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Lori Hutton will run her first half-marathon because her Mum lives with fibromyalgia. Lori told us about the reasons why she decided to go for this challenge: ‘’It's heartbreaking watching someone you love struggle with chronic pain. My mum spends every day in pain and some days can't even summon up the energy to get out of bed. There is no cure for fibromyalgia and some doctors fail to recognise it as an actual condition, making it a battle for the right treatment and medication. Fibromyalgia Action UK are fighting to raise awareness and money going to them assists in research and allows them to continue to support sufferers around the UK.
So I'm going way out of my comfort zone to raise some funds for this great cause. I'm sure the training and the actual run won't be pain free but the pain will only be a fraction of what my mum and others experience on a daily basis. Any donation big or small will make all the difference and will give me the motivation to get through my biggest challenge yet. Thank you x’’.
To donate visit Lori’s JustGiving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Lori-Hutton1
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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.
