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Kelly's Thompson Wolf Run 10K for her mum and for FMA UK
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017 13:58
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Kelly Thompson is taking part in this year’s Summer Wolf Run 10K in Stamford Hall in Leicestershire on 3rd June. Kelly told us: ‘’For those of you that don't know it's a 10k essentially muddy bog with hills , obstacles and lots of water and some sections I will be conquering my own fears but in comparison to people suffering with fibromyalga it's nothing.
I’d like to raise as much money for FMA to help increase awareness of this invisible disease.
This is a charity close to my heart as my mum suffers with this condition. Fibromyalgia affects the body in so many ways and not many people are aware or even heard of it. Chronic pain all over the body and extreme fatigue, short and long term memory loss, muscle spasms and nerve pain are just a few of the symptoms people with it have to deal with every single hour of every single day. Supporting this charity will aid people to learn methods to try and deal with these symptoms and make their lives more manageable.’’
To donate to Kelly’s JustGiving page visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Kelly-Thompson26
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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.
