Awareness Day Events 2015
Complete Events List
Canada
High River, Alberta
Contact Person: Kimberley Baptiste
Email: kkurta@live.com
Phone Number: 5873633738
Event Name: Awareness
Event Description: small market
Event Location: High River Alberta Canada
Date:5/1/2015
Ontario
This is our 2nd annual Light Up the Night Challenge.
The challenge is to get as many buildings as possible in your country to light up with one of the 3 colours used on May 12th - blue, purple or green. We want public buildings/places like City Halls, Niagara Falls and we want individual homes lit up too!
These are the illnesses for each colour:
Blue - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sometimes shown as ME/CFS
Purple - Fibromyalgia (FM)
Green - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or Lyme
We'll all be winners but there will be bragging rights awarded to the country with the most photos in each of these categories:
1. # of Public Buildings/Places
2. # of Private Residences
The contest will be coordinated by Jack Elliott and photos and final results posted on the May 12th International Awareness Day page www.facebook.com/may12th.awareness. To enter, photos should be taken and sent to Jack Elliott at info@may12th.org. All pictures must be emailed by May 31st to be included. When sending the photo, include information about where the photo was taken (ie town, region, country) The May 12th team will count and post the photos as they come in and post the final results as soon as possible after the 31st.. Any questions can be posted here or emailed to info@may12th.org. The 2014 winners were Northern Ireland for most buildings and Canada for most residences. To see last years photos click here.
Contact Person: Kimberley Baptiste
Email: kkurta@live.com
Phone Number: 5873633738
Event Name: Awareness
Event Description: small market
Event Location: High River Alberta Canada
Date:5/1/2015
Ontario
This is our 2nd annual Light Up the Night Challenge.
The challenge is to get as many buildings as possible in your country to light up with one of the 3 colours used on May 12th - blue, purple or green. We want public buildings/places like City Halls, Niagara Falls and we want individual homes lit up too!
These are the illnesses for each colour:
Blue - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sometimes shown as ME/CFS
Purple - Fibromyalgia (FM)
Green - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or Lyme
We'll all be winners but there will be bragging rights awarded to the country with the most photos in each of these categories:
1. # of Public Buildings/Places
2. # of Private Residences
The contest will be coordinated by Jack Elliott and photos and final results posted on the May 12th International Awareness Day page www.facebook.com/may12th.awareness. To enter, photos should be taken and sent to Jack Elliott at info@may12th.org. All pictures must be emailed by May 31st to be included. When sending the photo, include information about where the photo was taken (ie town, region, country) The May 12th team will count and post the photos as they come in and post the final results as soon as possible after the 31st.. Any questions can be posted here or emailed to info@may12th.org. The 2014 winners were Northern Ireland for most buildings and Canada for most residences. To see last years photos click here.
Puerto Rico
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Contact Person: Loida Del Rio Lopez
Email: loidadelrio1
Phone Number: 787-567-7124
Event Name: Marcha por el Dia Nacional de Fibromialgia
Event Description: "On May 16 we will walk by the pier in Arecibo to promote Fibromyalgia and then congregate in a park close by where we will speak to the community about fibromyalgia and what the awareness day means. It is a way to promote what fibromyalgia is and also to bring patients and families together and show that they are not alone."
Event Location: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Date: 5/16/2015
Time: 9 am - 12 noon
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Contact Person: Zulma Pagan
Email: gafi
Phone Number: 787-864-5721
Event Name: Fibromialgia Public Meeting
Event Description: We will have a public meeting on Saturday, May 16th at Paseo la Princesa in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning at 10:00 AM. We will meet all dressed with purple T-shirts, awareness posters made by patients and information to hand out to the public. The goal is to raise awareness in a recreational manner with friends & family and to let them know there's a Support Group to help & serve.
Event Location: Paseo la Princesa in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date: May 16, 2015
Contact Person: Loida Del Rio Lopez
Email: loidadelrio1
Phone Number: 787-567-7124
Event Name: Marcha por el Dia Nacional de Fibromialgia
Event Description: "On May 16 we will walk by the pier in Arecibo to promote Fibromyalgia and then congregate in a park close by where we will speak to the community about fibromyalgia and what the awareness day means. It is a way to promote what fibromyalgia is and also to bring patients and families together and show that they are not alone."
Event Location: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Date: 5/16/2015
Time: 9 am - 12 noon
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Contact Person: Zulma Pagan
Email: gafi
Phone Number: 787-864-5721
Event Name: Fibromialgia Public Meeting
Event Description: We will have a public meeting on Saturday, May 16th at Paseo la Princesa in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning at 10:00 AM. We will meet all dressed with purple T-shirts, awareness posters made by patients and information to hand out to the public. The goal is to raise awareness in a recreational manner with friends & family and to let them know there's a Support Group to help & serve.
Event Location: Paseo la Princesa in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date: May 16, 2015
England
Chichester
Contact Person: Jeanne Hambleton or Simon
Email: simon10pq@gmail.com
Phone Number: 0844 887 2512
Eve nt Name: Fibromyalgia Fab Conference
Event Description: Great programme. Life changing experience and so much education plus fun & laughter, too.
Event Location: Chichester Park Hotel
Date: April 24-27, 2015
Newcastle, Staffordshire
Contact Person: Laura Nash-Woodvine
Email: makefibrovisible@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 7738339304
Event Name: MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
Event Description: campaign on Facebook called 'Make Fibro Visible' with the aim of making more people aware of Fibromyalgia.
Event Location: Bradwell Working Men's Club , Bradwell Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JA
Date: 5/16/2015
Contact Person: Jeanne Hambleton or Simon
Email: simon10pq@gmail.com
Phone Number: 0844 887 2512
Eve nt Name: Fibromyalgia Fab Conference
Event Description: Great programme. Life changing experience and so much education plus fun & laughter, too.
Event Location: Chichester Park Hotel
Date: April 24-27, 2015
Newcastle, Staffordshire
Contact Person: Laura Nash-Woodvine
Email: makefibrovisible@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 7738339304
Event Name: MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
Event Description: campaign on Facebook called 'Make Fibro Visible' with the aim of making more people aware of Fibromyalgia.
Event Location: Bradwell Working Men's Club , Bradwell Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JA
Date: 5/16/2015
Mexico
Morelia, Michoacán, México
Contact Person: Araceli Téllez Torres
Email: moniquitatellez@gmail.com
Phone Number: 443 3 27 83 83
Event Name: Camina conmigo, 4th annual FM walk to cure
Event Description: "PUNTO DE REUNIÓN:
Calzada Fray Antonio de San Miguel (Calzada deGpe.) frente al Templo de San Diego (Santuario de Gpe.), Morelia, Mich., Mex.
DíA Y HORA:
martes 12 de mayo de 2014, 9:00 am (llega 15 min, antes). Viste playera blanca(blusa o camisa) y pantalón de mezclilla (o simplemente ponte lo que tengas).
CIRCUITO(sin afectar las calles):
Iniciaremos la caminata en la calzada frente al templo de San Diego por Tata Vasco rumbo al Acueducto, al llegar al acueducto seguiremos rumbo a la Fuente de las Tarascas y entraremos por donde inicia la calzada hasta llegar nuevamente al punto de inicio.
No tiene costo, No habrá ganador, medalla, ni diploma pero te
habrás unido a nuestra causa...
Nosotros tenemos FM (Fibromyalgia). "
Event Location: "MORELIA, Mich., MÉXICO
PUNTO DE REUNIóN:
Calzada Fray Antonio de San Miguel (Calzada deGpe.) frente al Templo de San Diego (Santuario de Gpe.), Morelia, Mich., Mex.:
martes 12 de mayo de 2014, 9:00 am (llega 15 min, antes).
CIRCUITO (sin afectar las calles):
Iniciaremos la caminata en la calzada frente al templo de San Diego por Tata Vasco rumbo al Acueducto, al llegar al acueducto seguiremos rumbo a la Fuente de las Tarascas y entraremos por donde inicia la calzada hasta llegar nuevamente al punto de inicio.
"
Date: 5/12/2015
Contact Person: Araceli Téllez Torres
Email: moniquitatellez@gmail.com
Phone Number: 443 3 27 83 83
Event Name: Camina conmigo, 4th annual FM walk to cure
Event Description: "PUNTO DE REUNIÓN:
Calzada Fray Antonio de San Miguel (Calzada deGpe.) frente al Templo de San Diego (Santuario de Gpe.), Morelia, Mich., Mex.
DíA Y HORA:
martes 12 de mayo de 2014, 9:00 am (llega 15 min, antes). Viste playera blanca(blusa o camisa) y pantalón de mezclilla (o simplemente ponte lo que tengas).
CIRCUITO(sin afectar las calles):
Iniciaremos la caminata en la calzada frente al templo de San Diego por Tata Vasco rumbo al Acueducto, al llegar al acueducto seguiremos rumbo a la Fuente de las Tarascas y entraremos por donde inicia la calzada hasta llegar nuevamente al punto de inicio.
No tiene costo, No habrá ganador, medalla, ni diploma pero te
habrás unido a nuestra causa...
Nosotros tenemos FM (Fibromyalgia). "
Event Location: "MORELIA, Mich., MÉXICO
PUNTO DE REUNIóN:
Calzada Fray Antonio de San Miguel (Calzada deGpe.) frente al Templo de San Diego (Santuario de Gpe.), Morelia, Mich., Mex.:
martes 12 de mayo de 2014, 9:00 am (llega 15 min, antes).
CIRCUITO (sin afectar las calles):
Iniciaremos la caminata en la calzada frente al templo de San Diego por Tata Vasco rumbo al Acueducto, al llegar al acueducto seguiremos rumbo a la Fuente de las Tarascas y entraremos por donde inicia la calzada hasta llegar nuevamente al punto de inicio.
"
Date: 5/12/2015
Arizona
Tucson
Contact Person: Susan
Email: jonmcmenamy@sbcglobal.net
Phone Number: 520-505-7258
Event Name: Global Awareness Day
Event Description: "Participate in Global Awareness Day The Arizona House of Representatives have passed legislation to allow for Congressional Recognition subject to the Senate agreeing to the same legislation- that would deem May 12th the official day to recognize Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain. I specifically requested that this legislation be dovetailed with the legislation re: establishment and recognition of the Fisher House in Tucson, AZ for families of wounded veterans. (Like a Ronald McDonald House)"
Event Location: Potentially the state capitol.
Date: May 12, 2015
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Contact Person: Cindy Sharp
Email: fibromyalgia@prodigy.net
Event Name: Fibromyalgia awareness
Event Description: Fibromyalgia awareness - Your Voice Matters. Events to be determined.
Event Location: To be determined.
Date: May 2, 2015
California
Hayfork
Contact Person: Jenifer Garrison
Email: mrs.boondocker@gmail.com
Phone Number: 5307395752
Event Name: Fibromyalgia Awareness
Event Description: awareness booth
Event Location: Hwy 3 in Hayfork at the park
Date: 5/12/2015
Contact Person: Jenifer Garrison
Email: mrs.boondocker@gmail.com
Phone Number: 5307395752
Event Name: Fibromyalgia Awareness
Event Description: awareness booth
Event Location: Hwy 3 in Hayfork at the park
Date: 5/12/2015
Florida
Coral Springs
Contact Person: Ellen
Email: esrw@bellsouth.net
Event Name: South Florida Awareness and Education
Event Description: Asking several larger local business owners to give customers an information and resource card or pamphlet when they check out or leave the store. Place a jar/envelope/etc. in store for donations when appropriate. Coordination with local media and social media will occur.
Event Location: Starting in Coral Springs
Date: May 1, 2015
Largo
Organization Name: First Christian Church of Clearwater
Contact Person: Heidi
Email: coulumbe.hedi@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 727-222-9859
Event Name: Friends Fighting Fibromyalgia
Event Description: Walk to make more people aware of fibromyalgia and how debilitating it is.
Event Location: Eagle lake park
Date: May 15, 2015
Port Orange
Contact Person: Tina Chambers
Email: tbchambers@live.com
Event Name: Share the information
Event Description: I want to put information at my work place, DCF and at other public places, I do not have the money to have an organized fundraiser but would like to try and raise some funds also, Maybe I can get enough interest if I post this to try and organize something.
Event Location: Located in Florida
Date: TBD
Sarasota
Contact Person: Mindy Hellman
Email: mindysrq@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 9415874077
Event Name: FM Awareness
Event Description: hand out information on FM\S
Event Location: Public Library
Date: 5/12/2015
Contact Person: Ellen
Email: esrw@bellsouth.net
Event Name: South Florida Awareness and Education
Event Description: Asking several larger local business owners to give customers an information and resource card or pamphlet when they check out or leave the store. Place a jar/envelope/etc. in store for donations when appropriate. Coordination with local media and social media will occur.
Event Location: Starting in Coral Springs
Date: May 1, 2015
Largo
Organization Name: First Christian Church of Clearwater
Contact Person: Heidi
Email: coulumbe.hedi@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 727-222-9859
Event Name: Friends Fighting Fibromyalgia
Event Description: Walk to make more people aware of fibromyalgia and how debilitating it is.
Event Location: Eagle lake park
Date: May 15, 2015
Port Orange
Contact Person: Tina Chambers
Email: tbchambers@live.com
Event Name: Share the information
Event Description: I want to put information at my work place, DCF and at other public places, I do not have the money to have an organized fundraiser but would like to try and raise some funds also, Maybe I can get enough interest if I post this to try and organize something.
Event Location: Located in Florida
Date: TBD
Sarasota
Contact Person: Mindy Hellman
Email: mindysrq@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 9415874077
Event Name: FM Awareness
Event Description: hand out information on FM\S
Event Location: Public Library
Date: 5/12/2015
Georgia
Hawkinsville
Contact Person: Mandy Harrelson
Email: mandyharrelson30@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 478-783-1515 x123
Event Name: ElderCare Fibromyalgia Awareness
Event Description: We would like to hang posters, and hand out awareness brochures to our employees. We will also ask that all employees wear purple that day in support of Fibromyalgia awareness,as well as, directing them to the NFMCPA website to donate funds for anyone that is interested.
Event Location: Eldercare Pharmacy (4 locations)
Date: 5/12/2015
Contact Person: Mandy Harrelson
Email: mandyharrelson30@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 478-783-1515 x123
Event Name: ElderCare Fibromyalgia Awareness
Event Description: We would like to hang posters, and hand out awareness brochures to our employees. We will also ask that all employees wear purple that day in support of Fibromyalgia awareness,as well as, directing them to the NFMCPA website to donate funds for anyone that is interested.
Event Location: Eldercare Pharmacy (4 locations)
Date: 5/12/2015
Hawaii
Kailua Kona
Contact Person: Kelly
Email: kellykunsman777@gmail.com
Event Name: We have a voice Hawaii
Event Description: 5k walk and information on Fibromyalgia etc.
Event Location: Old Kona Airport
Date: May 9, 2015
Illinois
Maywood
Organization Name: K2K Event Planning Services
Contact Person: Carmelita Lightford Hubbard
Email: k2keventplanning@outlook.com
Phone Number: 630-246-7012
Event Name: Fight For Fibromyalgia 2015
Event Description: Raising awareness and raising funds by conducting a walk with all proceeds to support the NFMCPA.
Event Location: Proviso East High School 807 W Madison Street Maywood, IL 60153
Date: May 16, 2015
Kentucky
Louisville
Organization Name: Kentuckiana Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact Person: Sabrina Numann
Email: fibromeetup@gmail.com
Event Name: 2015 Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Picnic
Event Description: A fundraiser awareness picnic to bring members and the general public together for a day of fun, education, awareness and support.
Event Location: Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky
Date: May 17, 2015
Wickliffe
Contact Person: Brandi Smith
Email: bobbynbrandismith@gmail.com
Phone Number: 2702268516
Event Name: Purple Power! Fibromyalgia Charity Vendor Event
Event Description: Vendor Fair and Raffle to help raise money for the NFMCPA. Local businesses, crafters, flea marketers, packaged food vendors will be set up for a weekend of shopping and awareness. There will be a "Balloon Pop" Raffle, contests for children, and lots of fun!
Event Location: The Station Burger Co. Southside Parking Lot; 3333 Irvin Cobb Drive, Paducah, KY 42003
Date: 5/30/2015
Organization Name: Kentuckiana Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact Person: Sabrina Numann
Email: fibromeetup@gmail.com
Event Name: 2015 Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Picnic
Event Description: A fundraiser awareness picnic to bring members and the general public together for a day of fun, education, awareness and support.
Event Location: Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky
Date: May 17, 2015
Wickliffe
Contact Person: Brandi Smith
Email: bobbynbrandismith@gmail.com
Phone Number: 2702268516
Event Name: Purple Power! Fibromyalgia Charity Vendor Event
Event Description: Vendor Fair and Raffle to help raise money for the NFMCPA. Local businesses, crafters, flea marketers, packaged food vendors will be set up for a weekend of shopping and awareness. There will be a "Balloon Pop" Raffle, contests for children, and lots of fun!
Event Location: The Station Burger Co. Southside Parking Lot; 3333 Irvin Cobb Drive, Paducah, KY 42003
Date: 5/30/2015
Michigan
Saginaw
Contact Person: Kathy
Email: adatte5689@charter.net
Phone Number: 989-928-7155
Event Name: Walk to Raise One Voice
Event Description: A local park pavilion will have awareness information to pass out and 1/4th mile walk as a commitment to take NFMCPA information to physicians and others.
Event Location: Kochville Township Park
Date: September 26, 2015
Imlay
Contact Person: Jennifer Lamphere
Email: lampherejennifer@gmail.com
Event Name: Sisters in Pain Unite
Event Description: Kicking off of a chronic pain support ministry at local church.
Event Location: Imlay City, Michigan
Date: May 16, 2015
Warren
Contact Person: Sharon Waldrop
Email: sharon.waldrop@mifibromyalgia.org
Phone Number: 248-885-4673
Event Name: 14th Annual Michigan Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Conference
Event Description: Please join the Fibromyalgia Association of Michigan for Michigan Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2015 at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital’s Webber Cancer Center Auditorium in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Daniel Clauw, MD, Director of the Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan, and an internationally renowned researcher on fibromyalgia & chronic pain will explain what fibromyalgia is and how to manage the illness. He also will discuss the latest advances in research. Dr. Mark Lumley, PhD, a psychologist and Director of Clinical Training at Wayne State University, will discuss the impact of stress and emotions on chronic pain and fibromyalgia. He will share tools to improve your health. Please invite your friends and family members! For more information please visit www.mifibromyalgia.org.
Event Location: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital. Warren, MI 48093; Webber Cancer Center
Date: May 9, 2015
Time: 12:30-5PM
Cost: $10 before May 5th, $15 after May 5th and at the door
Registration: http://conta.cc/1bckXl0
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Organization Name: Golden Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact Person: Lila Johnson; Melissa Swanson
Email: Lila.Johnson@usiwireless.com; swansonmjs@gmail.com
Event Name: MN Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Event Description: Meeting at the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, holding a meeting and having two speakers
Event Location: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute 3915 Golden Valley Minneapolis, MN
Date: May 9, 2015
Mississippi
Jackson
Contact Person: Kimberly Love
Email: Kylove780@gmail.com
Event Name: Purple for a Purpose
Event Description: Family fun
Event Location: Jackson, MS
Date: May 9, 2015
Nebraska
Benkelman
Contact Person: Kristie Pankonin
Email: kristie_pankonin@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 308-737-9975
Event Name: Fibromyalgia is real
Event Description: Set up stand at clinic to inform people.
Event Location: Quality health clinic
Date: 5/12/2015
Contact Person: Kristie Pankonin
Email: kristie_pankonin@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 308-737-9975
Event Name: Fibromyalgia is real
Event Description: Set up stand at clinic to inform people.
Event Location: Quality health clinic
Date: 5/12/2015
Nevada
Las Vegas
Organization Name: Southern Nevada Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact Person: Teri Lowe
Email: tlowevpn@aol.com
Event Name: TBD
Event Description: Walk around Fremont Street and raise awareness.
Event Location: Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: May 9, 2015
New Hampsire
Hanover
Contact Person: Hannah McGehee
Email: livingfibromyalgia@gmail.com
Website: http://www.livingfibromyalgia.com
Event Name: Living Fibromyalgia: Communicating Chronic Pain through Narrative and Creative Expression
Event Description: "This exhibition explores lived experiences of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain and fatigue diagnosis without known cause, definitive diagnostic test, or cure. In the past, to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia was to be told that your pain was purely psychological. Although this is no longer the dominant perspective, research has not yet sufficiently explained the physical symptoms of fibromyalgia to completely legitimize the diagnosis in either medical or social terms. Patients continue to struggle with disbelief from healthcare providers, family members, friends, and often themselves. In turn, all aspects of life are influenced by the diagnosis, from social relationships to employment to identity. Living Fibromyalgia examines how patients create and communicate their experiences with the diagnosis through narrative and creative expression. The exhibition also aims to educate medical providers and the public about the lived experiences of fibromyalgia in order to encourage better care, awareness, and understanding. The exhibitions, featuring creative work and narratives by fibromyalgia patients from around the US, will be open to the public from May 12 to June 16, 2015. The exhibition opening will take place on May 12th at 6:30pm in the Student Art Gallery; this event is free and open to the public."
Event Location: "Student Art Gallery, Black Family Visual Arts Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755"
Date: 5/12/2015
Contact Person: Hannah McGehee
Email: livingfibromyalgia@gmail.com
Website: http://www.livingfibromyalgia.com
Event Name: Living Fibromyalgia: Communicating Chronic Pain through Narrative and Creative Expression
Event Description: "This exhibition explores lived experiences of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain and fatigue diagnosis without known cause, definitive diagnostic test, or cure. In the past, to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia was to be told that your pain was purely psychological. Although this is no longer the dominant perspective, research has not yet sufficiently explained the physical symptoms of fibromyalgia to completely legitimize the diagnosis in either medical or social terms. Patients continue to struggle with disbelief from healthcare providers, family members, friends, and often themselves. In turn, all aspects of life are influenced by the diagnosis, from social relationships to employment to identity. Living Fibromyalgia examines how patients create and communicate their experiences with the diagnosis through narrative and creative expression. The exhibition also aims to educate medical providers and the public about the lived experiences of fibromyalgia in order to encourage better care, awareness, and understanding. The exhibitions, featuring creative work and narratives by fibromyalgia patients from around the US, will be open to the public from May 12 to June 16, 2015. The exhibition opening will take place on May 12th at 6:30pm in the Student Art Gallery; this event is free and open to the public."
Event Location: "Student Art Gallery, Black Family Visual Arts Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755"
Date: 5/12/2015
New Jersey
Voorhees
Contact Person: Chalice Jenkins
Organization Name: DrChalice.com
Email: dr.jenkinschalice@gmail.com
Event Name: Dr. Chalice.com presents fibromyalgia information at Bethany Baptist Church's Health & Wellness Fair
Event Description: An educational opportunity to learn about managing fibromyalgia symptoms will be presented.
Event Location: Bethany Baptist Church's Health & Wellness Fair
Date: April 18, 2015
Contact Person: Chalice Jenkins
Organization Name: DrChalice.com
Email: dr.jenkinschalice@gmail.com
Event Name: Dr. Chalice.com presents fibromyalgia information at Camden Charter School's Health & Wellness Fair
Event Description: An educational opportunity to learn about managing fibromyalgia symptoms will be presented.
Event Location: Camden Charter School Network's Health & Wellness Fair
Date: April 25, 2015
Contact Person: Chalice Jenkins
Organization Name: DrChalice.com
Email: dr.jenkinschalice@gmail.com
Event Name: Dr. Chalice.com presents fibromyalgia information at Camden Leaping Academy's Walkathon
Event Description: An educational opportunity to learn about managing fibromyalgia symptoms will be presented.
Event Location: Camden Leaping Academy Walkathon
Date: May 16, 2015
Organization Name: DrChalice.com
Email: dr.jenkinschalice@gmail.com
Event Name: Dr. Chalice.com presents fibromyalgia information at Bethany Baptist Church's Health & Wellness Fair
Event Description: An educational opportunity to learn about managing fibromyalgia symptoms will be presented.
Event Location: Bethany Baptist Church's Health & Wellness Fair
Date: April 18, 2015
Contact Person: Chalice Jenkins
Organization Name: DrChalice.com
Email: dr.jenkinschalice@gmail.com
Event Name: Dr. Chalice.com presents fibromyalgia information at Camden Charter School's Health & Wellness Fair
Event Description: An educational opportunity to learn about managing fibromyalgia symptoms will be presented.
Event Location: Camden Charter School Network's Health & Wellness Fair
Date: April 25, 2015
Contact Person: Chalice Jenkins
Organization Name: DrChalice.com
Email: dr.jenkinschalice@gmail.com
Event Name: Dr. Chalice.com presents fibromyalgia information at Camden Leaping Academy's Walkathon
Event Description: An educational opportunity to learn about managing fibromyalgia symptoms will be presented.
Event Location: Camden Leaping Academy Walkathon
Date: May 16, 2015
New York
Binghamton
Contact Person: Marjorie Webb
Email: margahhhamassage@aol.com
Phone Number: 412-877-8569
Event Name: Fibromyalgia and You
Event Description: Free talk for the general public. I am a nurse and massage therapist will share information on what it is, explain pain effects on muscles, self help tips, how massage helps Fibro. Handouts
Event Location: 310 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Date: 5/9/2015
New York City
Organization Name: Caterpillar Walk NYC
Contact Person: Millie Velez
Email: https://www.crowdrise.com/CaterpillarWalkNYC
Event Name: Caterpillar Walk NYC
Event Description: The Caterpillar Walk program is a fundraising campaign designed to raise awareness and support for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. 100% of proceeds raised will support education, advocacy and research efforts.
One of the greatest challenges of this syndrome is the lack of awareness and visibilty, as a result the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain association has launched this year's theme: Your Voice Matters, YOU make Fibromyalgia Visible. Your participation in this walk will help us MAKE FIBROMYALGIA VISIBLE.
While many walks have taken place across the country to support our work, this is the 1st annual walk in NYC. Our goal is to help bring the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain community together.
The NYC Caterpillar Walk will take place on Saturday May 9th.
Where: Hudson River Park (on the river by 23rd Street & West Side Highway)
Welcome, Announcements & Awards: 9:45 am
Walk Start: 10:00 am followed by finish line photos, entertainment and an afterparty.
Click "Join" to register as a walker or create your own Walk Team by clicking "Fundraise for this Campaign."
Registration is $25.
Event Location: Local Library
Date: Saturday May 9, 2015
Pre-register at: https://www.crowdrise.com/CaterpillarWalkNYC
Contact Person: Marjorie Webb
Email: margahhhamassage@aol.com
Phone Number: 412-877-8569
Event Name: Fibromyalgia and You
Event Description: Free talk for the general public. I am a nurse and massage therapist will share information on what it is, explain pain effects on muscles, self help tips, how massage helps Fibro. Handouts
Event Location: 310 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Date: 5/9/2015
New York City
Organization Name: Caterpillar Walk NYC
Contact Person: Millie Velez
Email: https://www.crowdrise.com/CaterpillarWalkNYC
Event Name: Caterpillar Walk NYC
Event Description: The Caterpillar Walk program is a fundraising campaign designed to raise awareness and support for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. 100% of proceeds raised will support education, advocacy and research efforts.
One of the greatest challenges of this syndrome is the lack of awareness and visibilty, as a result the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain association has launched this year's theme: Your Voice Matters, YOU make Fibromyalgia Visible. Your participation in this walk will help us MAKE FIBROMYALGIA VISIBLE.
While many walks have taken place across the country to support our work, this is the 1st annual walk in NYC. Our goal is to help bring the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain community together.
The NYC Caterpillar Walk will take place on Saturday May 9th.
Where: Hudson River Park (on the river by 23rd Street & West Side Highway)
Welcome, Announcements & Awards: 9:45 am
Walk Start: 10:00 am followed by finish line photos, entertainment and an afterparty.
Click "Join" to register as a walker or create your own Walk Team by clicking "Fundraise for this Campaign."
Registration is $25.
Event Location: Local Library
Date: Saturday May 9, 2015
Pre-register at: https://www.crowdrise.com/CaterpillarWalkNYC
Ohio
Akron
Contact Person: Lisa J. Kelleman-McClain
Email: BuildABodyPT@aol.com
Phone Number: (330) 361-9199
Event Name: Yoga Benefits for Fibromyalgia
Event Description: Educational opportunity to learn about the benefits of yoga for people with fibromyalgia.
Event Location: Akron, OH (please contact Lisa for more details)
Date: May 2015
Huron
Contact Person: Judy Furdero
Email: jdrabik@bex.net
Phone Number: 4196163359
Event Name: Online Awareness
Event Description: Online Direct sales, Pampered Chef, Damsel in Defense
Event Location: Online
Date: 5/1/2015
West Millgrove
Organization Name: The Fibro Fog
Contact Person: Amy
Email: jaammull@aol.com
Event Name: Gettin' Muddy to Make Fibro Visible
Event Description: Backwoods Boggers is allowing me to host an awareness and fundraising event on their property for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. For those that enjoy "mudding" in trucks or on four wheelers, they'll enjoy a day in the mud. For those of us that can't tolerate activities such as that, they can bring a chair and watch the activities while listening to a live band (hopefully) and there will be a special time where all of us can hold hands and walk through one of the mud pits so that we too can get muddy to be seen.
Event Location: 6615 State Route 199 West Millgrove, Ohio 43467
Date: May 9, 2015
Contact Person: Lisa J. Kelleman-McClain
Email: BuildABodyPT@aol.com
Phone Number: (330) 361-9199
Event Name: Yoga Benefits for Fibromyalgia
Event Description: Educational opportunity to learn about the benefits of yoga for people with fibromyalgia.
Event Location: Akron, OH (please contact Lisa for more details)
Date: May 2015
Huron
Contact Person: Judy Furdero
Email: jdrabik@bex.net
Phone Number: 4196163359
Event Name: Online Awareness
Event Description: Online Direct sales, Pampered Chef, Damsel in Defense
Event Location: Online
Date: 5/1/2015
West Millgrove
Organization Name: The Fibro Fog
Contact Person: Amy
Email: jaammull@aol.com
Event Name: Gettin' Muddy to Make Fibro Visible
Event Description: Backwoods Boggers is allowing me to host an awareness and fundraising event on their property for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. For those that enjoy "mudding" in trucks or on four wheelers, they'll enjoy a day in the mud. For those of us that can't tolerate activities such as that, they can bring a chair and watch the activities while listening to a live band (hopefully) and there will be a special time where all of us can hold hands and walk through one of the mud pits so that we too can get muddy to be seen.
Event Location: 6615 State Route 199 West Millgrove, Ohio 43467
Date: May 9, 2015
Oregon
Eugene
Organization Name: Paind Management Partners, LLC
Contact Person: Jonni Gratton
Email: JGratton@wpainmanage.com
Event Name: Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Event Description: Forum with local health practitioners. Free to the public. 7-8:30 p.m. Speakers include physician, physical therapy, psychology, acupuncture, water water pool director, Feldenkrais practitioner, and fibro support group leader. Saturday, May 2, Free Ai Chi and Watsu aquatics at warm-water therapy pool. 3-5 p.m.
Event Location: Community Room. Tamarack Wellness Center Pool
Date: April 30, 2015; May 2, 2015
Time: 7-8:30pm (April 30); 3-5pm (May 2)
Cost: Free
Pennsylvania
Fleetwood
Contact Person: Barbi Weeks-Graff
Email: weeksb33@gmail.com
Phone Number: 6102079606
Event Name: Fibromyalgia Awareness Fundraising Event
Event Description: "Online fundraiser to support fibromyalgia awareness "
Event Location: facebook.com/aantbybarbi
Date: 5/15/2015
McMurray
Contact Person: Marjorie Webb
Email: margahhhamassage@aol.com
Phone Number: 412-877-8569
Event Name: Fibromyalgia and You
Event Description: Free talk for the general public. I am a nurse and massage therapist will share information on what it is, explain pain effects on muscles, self help tips, how massage helps Fibro. Handouts
Event Location: 310 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Date: 5/9/2015
Monroeville
Contact Person: Kim Perkins
Email: perk821@gmail.com
Phone Number: 412-607-9252
Event Name: PA Fibro Warriors
Event Description: Fundraiser at restaurant - percent to go to awareness.
Event Location: Monroeville, PA - TBD
Date: May 12, 2015
Located in: Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Contact Person: Veronica
Email: creationsbyvarnay@gmail.com
Event Name: Philly Fibro Awareness
Event Description: The event would consist of passing out information about Fibromyalgia, a Nurse Practitioner to demonstrate Trigger Points and awareness about our illness and what symptoms to look for! Fibro Sufferers to tell their experiences! A insurance agent to inform Fibro Sufferers that they are not exempt from obtaining Life Insurance because of their condition!
Event Location: Mt Pisgah A.M.E. Church 41st and Spring Garden St Phila., Pa 19104
Date: May 30, 2015
Pittsburgh
Contact Person: Kristin Coyne
Email: kcoyne76@gmail.com
Event Name: Striving for a cure
Event Description: Holding a fundraiser at a hall with a dinner and music. Raffle baskets and 50-50 options
Event Location: TBD
Date: August 29, 2015
Contact Person: Barbi Weeks-Graff
Email: weeksb33@gmail.com
Phone Number: 6102079606
Event Name: Fibromyalgia Awareness Fundraising Event
Event Description: "Online fundraiser to support fibromyalgia awareness "
Event Location: facebook.com/aantbybarbi
Date: 5/15/2015
McMurray
Contact Person: Marjorie Webb
Email: margahhhamassage@aol.com
Phone Number: 412-877-8569
Event Name: Fibromyalgia and You
Event Description: Free talk for the general public. I am a nurse and massage therapist will share information on what it is, explain pain effects on muscles, self help tips, how massage helps Fibro. Handouts
Event Location: 310 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Date: 5/9/2015
Monroeville
Contact Person: Kim Perkins
Email: perk821@gmail.com
Phone Number: 412-607-9252
Event Name: PA Fibro Warriors
Event Description: Fundraiser at restaurant - percent to go to awareness.
Event Location: Monroeville, PA - TBD
Date: May 12, 2015
Located in: Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Contact Person: Veronica
Email: creationsbyvarnay@gmail.com
Event Name: Philly Fibro Awareness
Event Description: The event would consist of passing out information about Fibromyalgia, a Nurse Practitioner to demonstrate Trigger Points and awareness about our illness and what symptoms to look for! Fibro Sufferers to tell their experiences! A insurance agent to inform Fibro Sufferers that they are not exempt from obtaining Life Insurance because of their condition!
Event Location: Mt Pisgah A.M.E. Church 41st and Spring Garden St Phila., Pa 19104
Date: May 30, 2015
Pittsburgh
Contact Person: Kristin Coyne
Email: kcoyne76@gmail.com
Event Name: Striving for a cure
Event Description: Holding a fundraiser at a hall with a dinner and music. Raffle baskets and 50-50 options
Event Location: TBD
Date: August 29, 2015
South Carolina
Charlotte
Organization Name: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Network
Contact Person: Tabatha
Email: tstrother20@gmail.com
Event Name: Lunch and Learn
Event Description: There will be a Picnic in the Park in Rock Hill, SC & a Lunch and Learn in Charlotte, NC on May 12. Dr. Nami will be speaking at the Lunch and Learn
Event Location: Picnic: Rock Hill, SC (TBD); Lunch & Learn: Joint and Muscle Medicine Charlotte, NC.
Date: May 12, 2015
Tennessee
Nashville
Organization Name: Fibro Friends
Contact Person: Donna Marsh
Email: nashville.fibro.friends@gmail.com
Event Name: Food and Fun for Fibromyalgia
Event Description: "Night out at a local restaurant with fun events, door prizes, and information. Portion of the food sales will go toward Fibro Friends and the NFMCPA. POSSIBLE silent auction.
Event Location: TBD
Date: May 12, 2015
Texas
Austin
Organization Name: AFCIS
Contact Person: Tamela Orell
Email: tamelaorell@gmail.com
Event Name: Fibromyalgia Day
Event Description: Awareness Day at the Independent living center I work at.
Event Location: Austin, Texas
Date: May 12, 2015
Odessa
Contact Person: Michelle
Phone Number: 432-413-0463
Event Name: Helping Those who Hurt
Event Description: Picnic awareness lunch.
Event Location: McKinney park in Odessa, Texas.
Date: May 16, 2015
Virginia
Glen Allen
Organization Name: Richmond Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association
Contact Person: Sue
Email: hswalker39@gmail.com
Event Name: Richmond Walk to CureFM 2015
Event Description: "Richmond Walk to CureFM 2015, May 2, 2015. Proceeds not used to pay expenses of event will benefit local and national support, education, and awareness programs. Music, raffles, face-painting, balloon animals, food trucks, vendors, and more! The walk will be held at Innsbrook Picnic Area with check-in starting at 10:00 a.m. Each registered walker will receive a t-shirt and a goody bag of exciting gifts. Extra t-shirts will be available to purchase for children and guests. This is a family event - kids and well-behaved dogs welcome. "
Event Location: Innsbrook Picnic Area 4224 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 24060
Date: May 2, 2015
Washington
Hoquiam
Contact Person: Stephanie Mealey
Email: smealey79@gmail.com
Event Name: Fibro Fighters
Event Description: A way to get together and spread awareness of fibromyalgia
Event Location: Hoquiam, Washington
Date: May 12, 2015
