Awareness
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Spreading Awareness Throughout the Year
The Fibromyalgia Network invites you to join in on the awareness activities—on May 12 or any day you feel up to it. While we've come a long way, we know more is needed. As one Member puts it, "People look at fibromyalgia as a catch-all diagnosis, and for the most part you look quite healthy and they can't seem to get past that." This sentiment is often expressed by Members, which is why we offer specially designed awareness items.
The awareness campaign is intended to minimize your time and energy, while getting the public to think about how difficult it must be to have fibromyalgia. The materials are subtle reminders that despite the invisible nature of your illness, it does exist.
All of our items are provided to you for only the cost of printing and postage. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to spread awareness.
Imprinted on all of the new items is, "Fibromyalgia - It's REAL."
Patient advocate Tom Hennessy, Jr., President of RESCIND, Inc., started the awareness day concept in 1992 as a yearly reminder to the public and to health officials that people like you really do exist.
Get your elected officials involved in recognizing the need for more research and education on fibromyalgia. Sample letters are available in the Advocacy section of this website under Letter Writing.
Removable Decals
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Car Magnets
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Awareness Posters
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Awareness Pins
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These amazing 5.5-by-8.5 inch, removable static charged decals adhere to virtually any smooth surface including windows, doors, and walls without any sticky residue. Most people looking at the colorful photo will wonder: Why is the woman colorless? That's when their curiosity leads them to read the top caption, "You don't look sick and no one can see your pain, it's easy to feel invisible ..." Then hopefully people will read the three simple statements below the photo. The decal is designed to convey a "picture" of your life with fibromyalgia without forcing the public to read about your illness. Available decal packs:
The silicone wristbands are debossed with "
These 3 7/8-by-8 inch magnets offer an easy and convenient way to spread awareness as you and/or your family members drive around town:
These 18-by-24 inch, full-color posters will stand out in a crowd. Each poster comes with a free bright yellow "May 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" sticker. Hang them at health fairs, library booths, May 12 Awareness events, support group meetings, or various gatherings to remind everyone that "
These 1.5-inch colorful round pins are small enough to wear on a lapel, but bright enough to raise awareness:
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