Event Description: Discusion of Fibromyalgia & how it changes lives. Open for the Public http://eventful.com/athens_oh/events/fibromyalgia-support-group-discussion-fibromyalgi-/E0-001-056588752-7?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=events&SREF=FBEvent

Event Location:: Athens Public Library; 30 Home Street, Athens, OH (in small meeting room)

Event Description: Free Mother's Day Fibromyalgia Ecards

Event Location:: http://fibrocenter.com/

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Event Description: The inspirational poetry book Living with Fibromyalgia: A Young Man's Journey to Peace, Inspiration and Empowerment through Poetry and Uplifting Words (Kindle Edition), by Calvin Eaton will be available for $.99 on May 11th and FREE on Sunday, May 12. Buy online at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZ7ZPQM

Event Location:: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZ7ZPQM

Event Description: May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Use and post the CARE & Make Fibromyalgia Visible logo everywhere. Join the movement online at http://thndr.it/ZmQHgy

Event Location:: http://thndr.it/ZmQHgy

Event Description: Join ClubShop and online shop as needed, percentage of proceeds goes to NFMCPA! ClubShop Rewards is a online mall featuring many of the major retailers, as well as local merchants. ClubShop Rewards is part of an organization that has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, has been in business since 1997, and is in over 160 countries around the globe! Anyone, anywhere can choose to participate and support the NFMCPA through this fundraiser. Shoppers join (for free!) and earn cash back, and a donation will also be made to NFCMPA. The proceeds earned from the member's purchases will vary, but will average around 2% and can be as high as 6% of the purchase. This fundraising program has been approved by the NFMCPA. It is part of the CARE & Make Fibromyalgia Visible project, a two-year program developed by the NFMCPA to educate and gain support from the general public, medical professionals and government agencies, and others who do not experience fibromyalgia symptoms.

Event Location:: http://www.clubshop.com/cgi-bin/rd/10,,refid=5571122

Event Description: In the face of pain--Spread Awareness on May 12, 2013! http://www.inthefaceofpain.com/

Event Location:: http://www.inthefaceofpain.com/events/

Event Description: Thursday, May 2, 7-8:30PM (panel discussion) & Saturday, May 4, 3-5PM (aquatic therapy and Watsu treatments)

Event Location:: 3575 Donald Street, South Eugene, Oregon. by Tamarack

Event Description: Join us as we celebrate Fibromyalgia-ME/CFS Awareness by honoring our body and soul at our second annual “Retreat for the Soul.” Our goal is that you leave this retreat inspired in body, mind and soul — with just a bit more emotional and physical energy to get through your days. The agenda is as follows, with two short breaks at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Come for all or part of the event. 1:00-1:15 PM: Introduction & Welcome 1:15-2:00 PM: Gentle Yoga & Core Strengthening, with Leslie Ellis, HeartSong Yoga & Wellness Center: All postures will be able to be done seated. Attendees are eligible to receive a free yoga discovery session with Leslie after the event. The 30-45 minute discovery session includes: visiting the HeartSong studio, talking with Leslie about your needs in supporting your physical being, discussing how yoga might be beneficial and what the studio has to offer. Leslie ends each session with a short meditation and/or relaxation exercise. 2:15-3:00 PM: The Dream Dinners Concept, with Jim McConnell, Dream Dinners Tualatin: A brief explanation of how Dream Dinners can help you save time and energy. Jim will have Chicken Paella for us to try. A green salad and beverages will also be provided. 3:15-4:00 PM: Designing a Life You Love, with Kimberli Freilinger, Mrs. Oregon Plus America 2013: Kimberli lives with mitochondrial disease, an illness with many of the same symptoms as Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. She will speak to us on “Designing a life you love; Inspiring people with chronic illnesses to live life to the fullest.” Refreshments will be provided. Dress comfortably and bring anything that would make you feel more comfortable — pillow, blanket, favorite beverage. Also, if you have a yoga mat and want to bring it, that is great. This is going to be the event of the year. Hope you can make it! Date: Saturday, May 18th Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Valley Presbyterian Community Church Fireside Room (www.bit.ly/valleypresmap) Questions? Tamara Staples (503) 476-9520 Tami Stackelhouse (971) 832-9322, Or visit www.FibroCFSSupportCenter.org

Event Location:: Valley Presbyterian Community Church Newberg, Oregon 97132