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National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2010 Events
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The energetic and engaged fibromyalgia community around the world, joined together to Make Fibromyalgia Visible in their own community. Over 65 individual events were planned and implemented by local FM support groups in celebration of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. International events are listed below the states.
Enjoy the highlights and photos from several of these events. If you participated in a fibromyalgia awareness event, you are invited to submit photos to info@fmaware.org to add them to our gallery.
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ARKANSAS
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Hot Springs, Arkansas - May 8
Hot Springs Fibromyalgia Education & Support Network
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CALIFORNIA
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Fullerton, CA - May 15
NFA, CSUF Fibromyalgia Research & Education Center
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Modesto, CA - May 11
Proclamation for City Council. Fibromyalgia Butterflies of Modesto, CA
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Modesto, CA - May 8
"Let's Make Fibromyalgia Visible in Modesto". Fibromyalgia Butterflies of Modesto, CA
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Santee, CA - May 22
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day for Friends and Family Potluck
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Vacaville, CA - May 15
Vacaville Cultural Diversity Fair, Northern Cal Fibro Friends
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COLORADO
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Colorado Springs, CO - May 15
Walk of FAME
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Granby, CO - May 12
Onward and Upward Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Support Group of Grand County, CO
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Denver, CO - May 4
Mayor issues a proclamation for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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Denver, CO - May 9
Event: Support Group Meeting and viewing of "Living with Fibromyalgia."
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Denver, CO - May 15
Event: Walk of FAME (fibromyalgia awareness means everything)
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Denver, CO- May 15
Colorado Fibromyalgia Network participates in Federal Heights Day
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DELAWARE
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Smyrna, DE - May 16
Support Does Help Walk for Awareness
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FLORIDA
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Boca Raton, FL - May 12
Boynton Beach Fibromyalgia Support Group
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Hudson, FL - May 15
6th Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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Sarasota, FL - May 15
Make Fibromyalgia Visible - Information handouts, list of books and much more
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St Petersburg, FL - May 15
Fibromyalgia Awareness Fundraiser and Walk
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Wellington, FL - May 12
Boynton Beach Fibromyalgia Support Group
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GEORGIA
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Albany, GA - May 15
Walk of FAME and Social Gathering
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Statesboro, GA - May 1
Walk of FAME to raise funds
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IDAHO
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Moscow, ID - May 12
Northern Idaho 2010 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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ILLINOIS
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Deerfield, IL - May 12
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day booth sponsored by Walgreens Corp. Business Group
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Peoria, IL (near Bloomington) - May 12
Fibro Friends Care Awareness Day Potluck
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INDIANA
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Cedar Lake, IN - May 12
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Dinner Celebration
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Evansville, IN- May 15
Information Booth for Fibromyalgia Awareness
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Lafayette, IN - May 13
Awareness day event with speakers, including MD, chiropractors & massage therapists
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Kentucky
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Louisville, KY - May 15
The Louisville-New Albany Fibromyalgia Meetup Group's Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Picnic
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LOUISIANA
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Baton Rouge, LA - May 12
Baton Rouge, LA Fibromyalgia Support Group. Luncheon event
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MICHIGAN
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Garden City, MI - May 13
Metro FM & CFS Support Group Awareness Day Luncheon - Walk of FAME and Potluck
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Lansing, MI - May 26
Michigan Fibromyalgia Advocacy Day
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MINNESOTA
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Minneapolis, MN - May 8
Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness meeting with guest speaker Dana Rutledge, PhD, RN
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Orono, MN - May 8
Walk of FAME
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MISSOURI
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Chesterfield, MO - May 12
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Dinner
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St. Louis, MO - May 8
Fibromyalgia Wellness Day
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NEVADA
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Las Vegas, NV - May 13
The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Nevada "Make Fibromyalgia Visible" Luncheon
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Henderson, NV - May 12
The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Nevada - informational display table set up
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Reno, NV - May 8
Northern Nevada FM/CFS Network (NNFCN) Annual FM/CFIDS - Awareness Day
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NEW JERSEY
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Bound Brook, NJ - May 12
Luncheon for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
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Union County, NJ - May 15
Union County Fibromyalgia Support Connection's Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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NEW MEXICO
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Albuquerque, NM - June 26
Fibromyalgia Awareness event
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NEW YORK
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Liverpool, NY - May 12
Central New York Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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Rochester, NY - May 11
Fibromyalgia Association of Rochester, New York presents "Make Fibromyalgia Visible"
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NORTH CAROLINA
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Lenoir, NC - May 13
“There is Hope; Helping You Cope" featuring activities ending with candlelight ceremony
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Raleigh, NC - May 15
“Lights of Love” Candlelight Awareness Vigil
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OHIO
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Columbus, OH - April 24
Walk of FAME to raise funds
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PENNSYLVANIA
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Chambersburg, PA - May 12
"Dining to Donate" at Applebee's for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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Hazleton, PA - May 5
Hazelton Fibromyalgia Support Group OPEN HOUSE
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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Chester, SC - May 22
Walk of FAME - Hosted by Fibromyalgia Support Network of Chester, SC
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Greenville, SC - May 22
3rd Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Day event in Greenville
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Lexington, SC - May 3
The 4-1-1 on Fibromyalgia/CFS Treatment hosted by Vitalenergywellness and Rehab Center
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TEXAS
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Austin, TX - May 12
Southwest Fibro is making a video for National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!
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Richardson, TX - May 8
North Texas Fibromyalgia Support Group presents Purple Sky on a Blue Day
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UTAH
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Salt Lake City, UT - May 12
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day free workhop: "How to Beat Fibromyalgia"
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VIRGINIA
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Arlington, VA - May 12
"Thank You for Believing in Me" event with cake, punch and surprises.
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Richmond, VA - May 10
Awareness Day Proclamation Presentation – presentation of proclamation from Mayor
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Richmond, VA - May 15
Walk of FAME (fibromyalgia awareness means everything)
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Richmond, VA - May 15
"Lights of Hope" Candlelight Ceremony
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WEST VIRGINIA
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Huntington, WV - May 15
"Pledge for Purple Walk for Fibromyalgia Awareness" and wellness fair.
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WISCONSIN
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Sauk City, WI - May 13
Wellness Fair with open exhibits featuring wholistic providers
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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
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Melville City Council Offices, Booragoon, Australia - May 17
International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
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Kamloops BC, Canada - May 15
Walk of FAME (fibromyalgia awareness means everything)
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Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada - May 11
Showing of fibromyalgia movies
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Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada - May 15
"Fibromyalgia: Learning to Recover and Thrive"
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Langley BC Canada - May 12
"An Evenning in Support of Fibromyalgia"
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Rio Piedras, PR - May 15
Charla Educativa sobre FM y SFC
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Madrid, Spain - May 12
Manifestation on a public place in front of the Ministry of Justice
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