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Harry Corbett-Evans charity runs for FMA UK and for his sister
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Harry raises money for Fibromyalgia Action UK because his sister lives with fibromyalgia. He ran the Birmingham 10K this week within 56 minutes and raised £790 already out of his £1000 target.
Harry told us: ‘’A few years ago, my sister was involved in a life-changing car crash. Among other injuries, she was left with chronic pain all over her body, which has since been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
I will be taking part in a number of runs on behalf of my sister, to raise awareness for this awful condition, as well as raise plenty of money for Fibromyalgia Action UK. This includes running the Birmingham 10K on April 8th, and then taking part in the Shrewsbury Half Marathon on June 17th, and then sleeping for a long time (this part isn’t for charity).
I would love it if you could spare a couple of quid to sponsor me for the training and consequent runs and help raise as much money for Fibromyalgia Action UK as possible.Thank you!’’
To donate visit Harry’s JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/harry-corbett-evans
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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.
