Causeway Coast fibromyalgia charity appeals to local businesses to help them continue their work
A Causeway Coast charity is appealing to local businesses to help them continue with their work supporting people with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Support NI is run by Coleraine woman Margaret Peacock MBE, who is well known on the north coast for hosting an annual Christmas dinner for the elderly and lonely of the area for the last 40 years.
She was recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List for her efforts including her work with Fibromyalgia Support NI.
Fibromyalgia Support NI was set up in August 1995, to raise awareness of Fibromyalgia especially in Northern Ireland.
“Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness that can affect a person from head to toe. There is no cure and it includes a wide range of symptoms which can affect everyone differently,” said Margaret.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia can include chronic muscle pain, moderate or severe fatigue and decreased energy, insomnia or waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to sleep, stiffness upon waking or staying in one position far too long, difficulty remembering, concentrating, and performing simple tasks, often referred to as ‘fibro fog’.
Now Margaret is appealing for sponsorship from any interested businesses to help with the cost of storage.
"We have a store which we rent in order to keep items which can be used by families with a loved one suffering from fibromyalgia,” explained Margaret.
"This is quite costly and we, as a charity, can’t continue to pay for this storage so we are appealing to any local businesses who would help us out.”