1. International Fibromyalgia / ME / CFS Awareness Day - Saturday, 12th May
I read somewhere that this day was chosen as it is Florence Nightingale's birthday, who was believed to have these illnesses. I don't know if that's true, though.
Either way, get on board! Whether, you are a sufferer, carer or you know someone who has one of the above, wear purple to show your support. To take extra advantage of this day, here's some ideas:
- Give a gentle hug to someone you know who has these illnesses or bake them a cake
- Spend a day listening to them & doing what they can enjoy without too much pain
- Write to your local MP to make them aware that one of the 3-6% of the population who struggles with these illnesses lives in their locality.
- Share this post & use your social media to let others know of this condition
- Share this video made by a fibro sufferer in honour of the day:
2. National Pain Week
This week, organised by Chronic Pain Australia, is mainly centred around three events:
- a one-day conference in Canberra on 25th July titled "The Culture of Pain".
- 10,000 faces of pain - showing real people struggling with chronic pain
- An Art Competition to raise awareness for chronic illness See more details here.
This website also has access to research programs on chronic pain if you're interested to help with that.
3. Here's another really helpful video on Pain - by Chronic Pain Australia
Love always :)
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