Header May 2011

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

A look back with the NFA 

 

Awareness DayWith the ongoing support and cooperation of the NFA's corporate sponsors and nationwide network of Support Groups, National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day has become one of the most successful outreach campaigns in terms of media exposure and raising general awareness. Read more



WALK to CURE FM

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association inaugural Awareness Day

 

Walk to CURE FM logoThe NFA is proud to support the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association's (NFMCPA) Awareness Day commemoration! Visit the NFMCPA website to learn how you too can participate in this important global event!  

 

 


All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia Rides Again 

Team AW4F to Race Across the West  

 

AW4F RAWThe champion team, All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia, will be hitting the road once again to raise funds and awareness for the National Fibromyalgia Association in Race Across the West (RAW). Help the NFA send them off at the starting line on June 15 at Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, CA. Read more 

 

 


California Bill Limiting 'Step Therapy' Clears First Policy Committee

Could your state be next? 

 

Step TherapyOn April 26, 2011, California Step Therapy (aka, "fail first") Bill, AB 369, passed the Assembly Health Committee on an 11-5 vote despite heavy opposition from the health insurance lobby. The bill is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. There was bipartisan support for the bill in the Assembly Health Committee. Read more

 

 


My Fibro Story

P.E. teacher and wife with FM inspired by 4th graders 

 

caitlin and anthonyMy name is Anthony Moronta, and I am the Physical Education teacher in P.S. 158 in New York City. I am also the track and field coach for the school. This year I decided that our team was going to run for the National Fibromyalgia Association. My wife, Caitlin, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia over a year ago, so I wanted to help raise awareness for this disorder using our track shirts. Read more

 

 


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