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The National Fibromyalgia Association (previously known as the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaign) is a [501(c) 3]
nonprofit organization whose mission is: To develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for
people with Fibromyalgia by increasing the awareness of the public, media, government and medical communities.
In 1997, Lynne Matallana and Karen Lee Richards, met over the Internet and together established the principles and goals for
what soon became the first Fibromyalgia organization to focus on promoting FM awareness through the media. They founded
the NFA in April 1997, and in September of that year, the NFA sponsored its first major event, "Route 66, Biking for
Fibromyalgia Awareness." Triathlete, Christopher Huybrechts of Geneva, Switzerland biked 1200 miles from Chicago to Los
Angeles, across 8 states, along historic Route 66. This effort was designed to bring national and worldwide attention to the
chronic illness called Fibromyalgia The results were extraordinary: TV, radio, and newspaper coverage (including eight
front-page articles) in six US states and four countries. The NFA, born out of compassion and a desire to improve the quality of
life for people with FM, was well on its way to becoming an integral part of the FM community.
Visit the National Fibromyalgia Association website at: www.fmaware.org
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The information in this website is intended for residents of the United States only.
It is not intended to take the place of a doctor’s advice or to replace product labeling. Use all products as directed
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