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Gaming for Good

Details: Category: Fundraising; Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021 11:57; Hits: 5073

Why Gaming for Good?

People with chronic pain conditions have often used distraction techniques as a diversion from their pain. Fibromyalgia Action UK are hearing from an increasing number of people with fibro who use gaming for enjoyment and as a distraction to cope with and manage their pain.

For this reason, we have launched a fibro awareness and fundraising campaign around gaming and called Gaming for Good. Through this, we hope to get more people involved in gaming and experience the benefits of gaming whilst also raising awareness of fibromyalgia. It will also provide a more inclusive and alternative way of fundraising for those unable to take part in traditional fundraising events like marathon running, etc.

How to take part in Gaming for Good

Do you own a PC, PlayStation, or Xbox and enjoy playing video games?

Join our mission by taking part in a gaming tournament or marathon! Challenge your friends, form teams, or go solo and get gaming for good.

Either host your own event and invite friends or alternatively challenge yourself to game for a set period. You can also combine a tournament with a marathon inviting friends or fundraise in teams.

Help us raise funds to improve the lives of people with fibromyalgia by increasing awareness of the condition, improve the awareness of, and access to treatments.

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How to Contact Us and get more info

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.

Health Professional Pack

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.

Join a Support Group

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.

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