Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2017

The 25th anniversary of the first Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is focused on educating people learn about fibromyalgia and fundraising for organizations that support fibromyalgia research and advocacy. It’s a day for everyone to recognize that fibromyalgia is a real, life-changing condition that should be taken seriously.

The Primary Goals of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

  • Celebrate what you have overcome and the simple success you have each day

  • Remember those lost to the disease and honor people who have fought or are fighting fibromyalgia and chronic pain

  • Join in or host an event to increase fibromyalgia awareness in your area

  • Fight back by inspiring people to take action against a disease that has taken so much

The History of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

The first National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day was observed in 1993 in honor of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the English army nurse who inspired
the founding of the International Red Cross. Historical documentation has suggested that Florence Nightingale suffered from symptoms similar to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Fundraising Events

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is helping to organize “Together Walks” in several major U.S. cities. They also give those interested in fundraising the opportunity to organize a “Virtural Together Walk” that is created online. For more information, visit http://togetherwalks.org/

The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) also gives supporters that opportunity to create your own event or fundraiser in support of the NFA. For more information, visit http://www.fmaware.org/donate-nfa/fundraising-for-the-nfa/

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