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Kathryn, Adam and Kaytlin raise £365 for FMA UK in the Summer 10K Wolf Run
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Kathryn Moore-Smith, her boyfriend Adam and friend Kaytlin run the Summer 10K Wolf Run in support of FMA UK. Kathryn told us: ‘’I completed the Summer Wolf Run on 3rd June 2017 in support of FMA UK as my mum suffers quite severely with this illness and I really wanted to do something worthwhile to raise awareness for the illness and raise funds which will help the charity help others!
I am overwhelmed by everyone's generosity in supporting this amazing charity and I am so glad I did the Wolf Run in support of everyone who suffers with FM. The course was tough and hard going but I took it all in my stride and completed it in 2 hours 50 minutes. Some of the obstacles were much harder than I anticipated but I attempted each and every one of them however there were a couple I just could not do, who'd have thought climbing up and over a vertical wall with practically nothing to grip on to or get a foothold in would be so hard!!!
I will continue to support and raise awareness for Fibromyalgia and I hope that one day there is a cure for it or at least a better understanding of the illness in order that people who do suffer with it are able to get the help and support they need."
To donate to Kathryn’s JustGiving Page visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Kathryn-Moore-Smith
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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.
