Fibromyalgia is a pretty awful condition, drastically affecting the lives of sufferers. Add to that the fact there is no known cure, and that is has only been recognised as a condition relatively recently and you see the problem.
The condition affects the muscles causing huge amounts of pain in the body. On good days it’s agony. On bad days it’s debilitating. It also causes fatigue, and any number of other issues too unpleasant to describe.
My wife was diagnosed some years ago and life hasn’t been the same since – especially not good when you have just spent 4 years working hard to qualify as a nurse, and then you have to quit just before you start work because the illness makes it impossible.
As such, I’ve given up the chips and cake, shed 4 stone, forgotten what terms like 'lie-in', 'relaxing weekend' and 'my legs feel fine' mean and I’m going to do the Blenheim Triathlon on the 7th June 2008. This is to raise money for Fibromyalgia Association UK to help fund research into the dreadful condition and help all those suffering in the UK.
So thanks for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Your donation will make a big difference.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Fibromyalgia Association UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your support.
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Raised so far: £668.00
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Better late than never!! Well Done Donation by Dee on 09/06/08 |
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on behalf of Jimmy and A. Jean Donation by Jean Powell on 05/06/08 |
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Good Luck Rob, watch out for the sharks Donation by H on 05/06/08 |
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Good luck Rob. Phil Donation by Phil Hatton on 03/06/08 |
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Good luck, hope it goes well. Donation by Shaun on 01/06/08 |
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Go For it Donation by Kristina on 01/06/08 |
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Good Luck Donation by Gill on 01/06/08 |
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As a fellow sufferer and a member of the FMA UK forum, I wish you well in your triathlon, and also w Donation by Sheila Lewis on 22/05/08 |
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Sounds like misery - but enjoy! Donation by James Connelly on 16/05/08 |
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Aint no big thing mamma Donation by Elvis Presley on 15/05/08 |
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I'm sure we'll both master our respective challenges! http://www.justgiving.com/paulscott08 Sorry about the unadulterated plug :) Donation by Paul Scott on 14/05/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Charles C on 13/05/08 |
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I know that you will complete this! Looking forward to the celebrations. Donation by Pete M on 12/05/08 |
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Suggest fish & chips and a curry with plenty of beer to celebrate. or as training? Donation by Andy on 08/05/08 |
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You might want to shave the beard for better aerodynamics ;-) Good luck and enjoy Donation by Jonathan on 07/05/08 |
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Good luck take care Donation by Jean Powell on 06/05/08 |
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watch out for the wall.. best of luck! Donation by Rich on 06/05/08 |
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Best of Luck, enjoy!! Donation by Mike Robinson on 06/05/08 |
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Best of luck Rob! Donation by Chris Nunn on 06/05/08 |
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All the best mate Donation by Wayne Sanderson on 06/05/08 |
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Good Luck, I'm sure you can do it! Donation by Emma Edwards on 06/05/08 |
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good luck, rather you that me Donation by Mike Chapman on 06/05/08 |
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Respect where it's due, all the best Rob Donation by Mark Finnigan on 05/05/08 |
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Anything for a bro . . .! Donation by Pete and Nene on 05/05/08 |
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Ha det godt , jeg ta meg hat av å allikevel hvem har alle gnist tid å tog og arbeide med DD! Donation by Sarah Pedersen on 04/05/08 |
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| Offline donations: | £53.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £668.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £148.08 |
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