Articles
Ironman Beats the Odds
- Details
- Category: Fundraising
- Published on Tuesday, 11 August 2009 10:33
- Hits: 12188
Chris Binks finished the Ironman Triathlon in Bolton on the 2nd August against all odds completing the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and marathon to raise funds for fibromyalgia.
Having had his hip resurfaced in May 2008 he was advised not to run again but having completed 3 Half Ironmans and other triathlons decided upon this adventure.
He started to increase his training last November and, with the help of his coach Chris Morgan and the dedication of his wife Suzy without whom none of this would have been possible, finished the race well within the cut off time to raise funds for all Fibromyalgia groups across the UK.
FMA UK would like to thank Chris for his superhuman effort and his dedication to helping the fibromyalgia sufferers of the UK.
Highlights
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- 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
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.
