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Gary Robert's fundraising challenges for fibromyalgia awareness
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Gary Roberts is undertaking two challenge events to raise funds for Fibromyalgia Action UK because his wife lives with fibromyalgia. These events are: Para 10 Tab in September 2018 and the Yorkshire Marathon in October 2018. Gary told us why he will do it: ‘’My close friends will be aware that my wife Nicola suffers from the condition of Fibromyalgia.
Nicola is a fun loving girl who like many others likes to do things with her family, to socialise, attend concerts, dance, and ride pillion on our motorbike. Nothing unusual there you say? But the Fibromyalgia condition does not always allow.
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that refuses to be categorised. It is more common than Rheumatoid arthritis, yet our understanding and awareness of the condition is limited.
So what exactly is Fibromyalgia? This question is perhaps not as straightforward to answer as it seems. Sufferers experience both chronic physical pain throughout much of the body, as well as psychological stress; intense fatigue and even cognitive dysfunction are not uncommon. It’s wide and diverse array of symptoms make it difficult to diagnose, and many sufferers may not even be aware that they have it.
The consequence can vary. Nicola, like many is always in some form of pain, sometimes so intense that it is hard to get out of bed, can you just imagine how that would affect you?
So, I am no athlete, training for one of these events is substantial in commitment and discomfort but nothing like those that suffer the condition endure. I am hoping that by completing these events I can raise awareness of the condition and funds for research and support of those that endure its symptoms’’.
To donate visit Gary’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gareth-roberts54
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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.
