Good Luck Team Fibro - GNR2023

Team Fibro has six runners in this year's Great North Run. You can find donation links for Matt, Oliver, Kirsty, Sam, and Purdy here, or to donate to Liam, please click here

Go Team Fibro!

Fibromyalgia featured on BBC Morning Live

BBC Morning Live featured a good piece on fibromyalgia this morning. It featured Dr Punam speaking about the condition how it affects people, the difficulty in diagnosis and treatment options. Janette Manrara was the presenter and thought the subject was well covered. It had some additional impact as both Jannete and Dr Punam have personal expereince of the condition with their mothers suffering from the condition.

Dr Punam's reflection on the challenges that her mother expereinced many years ago as opposed to our awareness of the condition now was an important aspect. It can be found in iplayer for the next year or so at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001q95f/morning-live-series-5-08092023 and the fibro piece starts at the 23:18 mark till the 28:46 mark.

Thanks to all that took part and helping to raise awareness especially during our awareness week.

Thank you to JManara and Dr Punam for their contribution to the programme. You can find the clip here

Clyde Zipline Challenge

Soar to New Heights with FMA UK!

Are you ready to join us on a thrilling zipline challenge above the River Clyde in Glasgow on Saturday, the 9th of September 2023?

Calling all thrill-seekers and charity champions! Get ready to experience an adrenaline-pumping adventure in the heart of Glasgow! The ultimate zipline challenge awaits, and it's all for a fantastic cause!

Embark on an electrifying adventure as you soar from a heart-pounding 100-foot elevation! Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled zipline escapade, spanning an awe-inspiring 1000 feet, where you'll be treated to an unparalleled panorama of Glasgow's mesmerizing cityscape.

This isn't just a zipline – it's a chance to conquer your fears and achieve an awe-inspiring feat.

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4Com

A big thank you to 4Com, and their amazing team, for raising awareness of Fibromyalgia and fundraising for Fibromyalgia Action UK.

Hannah Youngson from 4Com shared the good news with us; "4Com a Bournemouth-based telecommunication provider, donated £450 to Fibromyalgia Action UK after winning a staff vote in their monthly Charity Choice competition.

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Volunteer Week 2023

A big THANK YOU to all FMA UK volunteers. FMA UK is run mainly by a team of amazing volunteers – our Board of Trustees, Regional Coordinators, Helplines, Office, Online Forum admin/moderators, writing and general volunteers who help us out on ad hoc tasks. We could not provide the support and information to people with fibromyalgia; their family/friends/carers; health professionals etc without their time and effort.

Our volunteers give their time and energy, for some it may be a few hours a month; others it may be on a daily basis – but the input from each and every person is what enables us to provide our essential services including:-

• Sending out information packs and orders from the office • Providing contact information for local support groups • Answering calls on our national and benefits helplines • Replying to email enquiries • Moderating our online support forums • Creating content for our website, social media and newsletter

Keep following our social media during Volunteers week to find out more about some of our roles, and meet some of our volunteers.

New Product

Americano-Style Reusable Coffee Cups

See our FMA UK branded Americano-style reusable coffee cups now on sale in our shop.

Grab yourself a special deal for a pack of three cups.