Fibromyalgia Awareness Week This Week Until 15th September
Don't forget this week is Fibromyalgia Awareness week, which is the perfect timing for the change of seasons that seems to effect Fibro sufferers worldwide.
Throughout the week, support groups and individuals will be involved in organising events to raise awareness of the condition.
Just a few of the many events and activities taking place are detailed below:
Stamford Support Group are planning a week full of events (for details email chrissyj1964@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Wednesday 11th Sept - Quiz Night in the Fox & Hounds, North Luffenham
Saturday 14th Sept - Craft Fair/Boot Sale, Fox & Hounds, North Luffenham
Sunday 15th Sept - Raffle at Stamford Dog Show
Halton Fibromyalgia Support group are hosting a quiz night on Wednesday 11th September at the RAOB Club, 78 High Street, Runcorn. Doors open 7.30pm and the quiz starts at 8.00pm. Costs £2.00 per person.
For further details contact Mary on 0844 887 2391, emfibrogroup@outlook.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Pam on p-a-m-d@hotmail.co.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fibromyalgia Paisley & Inverclyde Network are holding a Craft Fayre on Saturday 14th September in St Mirins Cathedral Parish Halls, Incle Street Paisley. The fayre runs from 11.00 - 3.00pm. Info from Hazel on 0844 887 2369 or fibroinfo@paisleyfm.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wakefield Wild Cats are holding an Awareness Event on Tuesday 17th September, Doncaster Road from 10.30-2.00pm. For info contact Joanne on tolson390@btinternet.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
And to finish - Chester-le-Street group has sent in the following pictures of a recent awareness event, where they used FibroDuck to help get people's attention.
For more information head to the Fibromyalgia Association Website
