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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12
The National Fibromyalgia Association’s theme for the 2009 National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day campaign is “Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone” and will focus on the far-reaching effects of this disorder—from broken lives to the economic costs to patients and society. (Click here for the history of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day and information on previous campaigns.)
 The NFA’s Walk of FAME (Fibromyalgia Awareness Means Everything) event is a major component of this important campaign. This year’s walk will move away from the traditional 5K event, which in the past has drawn hundreds of people to a single location, to an expanded program that will increase participation and maximize outreach efforts. The second annual Walk of FAME will consist of hundreds of buddy-type walks in local communities nationally and worldwide. On or around May 12, teams of three or more, patients, family and friends —wearing Walk of FAME T-shirts and equipped with information cards—will walk at an array of popular destinations, including shopping malls, the perimeter of Disneyland and high profile college campuses. ( click here for details )
2009 Awareness Day Campaign Elements
In addition to forming a walking team, there are a number of other ways to be involved in the 2009 Awareness Day campaign, “Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone.”
- Participate as a “virtual” team or walker by signing up on NFA’s Walk of FAME website and encourage your friends and family members to support you or join your team
- Post National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day information on blogs, discussion boards and social network sites, such as Facebook and MySpace
- Host an alternative awareness event and post your event on NFA’s Community Events Page (click here)
- Participate in the 2009 Proclamation/State Resolution program (click here)
- Share your personal story with the media
Check back regularly for updates on Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
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