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Anna Baines runs the Great Manchester Run in memory of her auntie Dawn
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- Published on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 17:06
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‘’I and my partner James Sanderson are doing the Great Manchester Run on Sunday 22nd of May for fibromyalgia for my auntie Dawn who we sadly lost back in October 2015 to this illness...I am doing this for Fibromyalgia Action UK as I feel this is a very close illness that has touched me and my family's hearts an seen my auntie loose her life to it...I have also come to realise that not a lot of people have heard of this illness and there needs to be more information out there, more treatments and medication as there isn't a lot out there for suffers...Anyway, I'd love for you all, family and friends to help me bring this illness to light by helping me raise the money for Fibromyalgia Action UK. Thank you so much for taking your time to read this, love loads Anna xxx’’.
To donate to Anna's JustGiving page please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/anna-baines3
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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
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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.
