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09/30/2008 08:07 AM
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I want to have a community event to raise awareness of fibromyalgia or a walk to raise money for research. I am having an foggy brain day and can't think of ideas or who to reach out to in the community for help with this. Should I contact the fibromyalgia resear
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09/30/2008 08:17 AM  Top
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Where are you in the country? I would start by Googling for FMS related organizations in your area if there are any. Otherwise, you might want to look at possible non-profits to pair with so they can help plan. Community events take a year or more in most cases. I've done non-profit startup and event planning, fundraising, etc. since high school and can tell you it takes time, planning, money and lots of red tape cutting. Look to any non-profit related to medicine, pain treatment, FMS, CFS, etc. Even support groups might have links. See if there's a local association of docs who will help with that sort of thing. Maybe they'll just agree to be major sponsors- community events need money, but you won't be able to collect it unless you use a non-profit. Feel free to PM me with questions!
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