Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Update

NFA Activities

Join the staff of the National Fibromyalgia Association for its Walk of FAME on Saturday, May 9 in Anaheim, beginning at 4 p.m. Walkers will meet at the NFA’s headquarters (2121 S. Towne Centre Place, Anaheim, Calif. 92806), then walk along Orangewood Avenue, directly across from Angel Stadium, where baseball fans will gather to watch the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim take on the Kansas City Royals. Walkers can choose to stay on Orangewood or head to the popular nearby outdoor shopping venue, The Block at Orange. To receive a Walk of FAME T-shirt, Awareness Day bracelet and other materials, click here and register under Team Angel Stadium.

 
Following the walk, everyone is invited to join NFA staff at California State University, Fullerton for “An Evening to Remember, Embrace & Celebrate.” (click here for details about this free event.)

On May 12, National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, NFA staff will walk around the perimeter of the California State Capitol, beginning at 6 p.m. To receive a Walk of FAME T-shirt, Awareness Day bracelet and other materials, click here and register under Team California Capitol. Following the walk, NFA President and Founder Lynne Matallana will give a brief presentation. The Lights of Hope Candlelight Observance will take place on the front steps of the Capitol around 8 p.m.

 
Awareness Day Happenings

Several Fibromyalgia Awareness Day events have been posted on our “Upcoming Events” page. Click here to view.

Share Your Plans

Have you formed a Walk of FAME buddy team in your city? Are you planning an activity or event in observance of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day? Please post your event or activity on our “Upcoming Events” page. (click here)

Also, please let us know about any proclamations that you have received this year. Forward a copy of your proclamation to sbennett@fmaware.org or mail to: 2121 S. Towne Centre Place, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA 92806 so we can include it on our proclamations page.

Weekly Live Podcasts

To commemorate National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2009, the NFA has launched a weekly podcast series on BlogTalkRadio, a leading social radio network with over 2 million listeners each month. The podcasts will air each Tuesday at noon PDT until May 12, 2009—Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Click here for a schedule and list of topics.

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