May 12, 2014 Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Awareness Day
Events for National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, officially May 12th, occur throughout the month of May. The 2014 theme - "C.A.R.E. & Make Fibromyalgia Visible" - encourages people to Contribute, Advocate, participate in Research, and Educate others about fibromyalgia. People with FM and their loved ones host community events - picnics, dinners, exhibit tables, walks, Zumbathons, and other creative ways - to help other people know about this invisible illness. Hearing people say, "But you look so good," underscores the importance of speaking up about chronic pain illnesses.
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C.A.R.E. & Make Fibromyalgia Visible
The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) encourages organizations worldwide to make fibromyalgia visible by increasing awareness and understanding during May and on May 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
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Pledge to Care
Family members, friends, and healthcare providers can show their support for those with fibromyalgia by taking the NFMCPA's Pledge to Care. Those who take the pledge with have their first initial, last name, state and country listed on our "We Care" page, along with name(s) of individual(s) they are honoring. Click Here!
$12 for May 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Fundraising Campaign
Donate $12 for May 12, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day and help ensure the success of this year’s events and programs. Your contribution is the first letter of “CARE” and is needed to make the programs represented by the other three letters successful.
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Proclamations around the Nation
The Fibromyalgia Legislative Proclamation and Resolution Program recognizes the significance of establishing legislative acknowledgement of fibromyalgia. The outreach program asks officials to declare May 12 as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in their jurisdiction to understand the difficulties of this chronic pain illness that affects 2-4% of people in their community and state with FM and their loved ones. Our nation is affected through additional FM medical expenses, loss of productivity, and the personal and family burdens of suffering silently. Because of the efforts of numerous support groups and individuals, this Legislative Proclamation Program has succeeded in bringing awareness to fibromyalgia at all levels of government, from mayors and governors to the president of the United States. (Click here for a list of Proclamations that have been received.)
Click Here to add your Proclamation or Resolution.)
Faces of Courage Wall
As a united community we look great! Please add your picture to our Faces of Courage Wall.
