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Charlotte Snares inspiring fundraising challenges for FMA UK
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- Published on Monday, 28 December 2015 21:39
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Charlotte Snares has embarked on a number of difficult challenges for FMA UK. The first one was a ‘’rainbow hair’’ challenge when she has coloured her hair in many rainbow colours, as seen on the picture. Fundraising is tough but she doesn’t give up. She told us: ‘’Fundraising has been quite challenging. People sadly have not been that forthcoming with donations. I think the problem is that there is still a major lack of awareness about Fibromyalgia.
I am not giving up though. I am working on a new challenge for the new year. I am aiming to do a two hour gym session on the 27th of February 201: an hour on the cross trainer and an hour on the bike. This for me is a major challenge with both M.E and Fibromyalgia and a slipped disc in my back. I struggle on a daily basis to get about and sometimes even breathing hurts.
I am raising funds as I was diagnosed with M.E several years ago and have been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia...although I think I have suffered a lot longer. I have had the symptoms since I was about 11 (now 35) but have struggled with getting diagnosed and supported. I decided to fund raise as I wanted to do something positive and channel some of how I have been feeling into creative projects as a part of healing for me and also helping to raise awareness and funds to help others who are struggling. I will also be offering reiki treatments to raise funds. I will be fundraising for as long as possible’’.
Support Charlotte’s fundraising efforts by donating to her JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/Charlotte-Snares2/
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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.
