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Running for FMA UK
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- Category: Fundraising
- Published on Monday, 30 March 2009 16:16
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Paul Swanton doesn't have fibromyalgia but does have a friend with the condition. Amazed at the lack of awareness of the condition he decided to get up and do something about it. He's running his 3rd Flora Marathon this year and is using it to raise money for FMA UK.
Last year he managed an amazing 2hrs 48min 7 sec run and hopes to better it this year. He has set up a justgiving website for sponsorship so if you know anyone with a couple of spare pounds in their pocket who would like to give to a good cause please let them know that they can donate here.
We would like to thank Paul for his energetic help, he's running for all of us who can't run for ourselves.As I write this donations are already up to £415... nice one Paul.
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- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
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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.
