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I will be cycling in this years' Annual Thurrock Cycle Marathon to raise money for Fibromyalgia Action UK. I will cycling 21 miles starting at Blackshots Leisure Centre and finish at Blackshots Leisure Centre. 

Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue (tiredness). People with Fibromyalgia experience pain and tenderness all throughout their body. some people may also experience symptoms such as: problems with thinking and memory referred to as 'fibro fog', trouble sleeping and headaches.

The main reason this charity means so much to me is because about 3 years ago my mum was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, this was after suffering with the symptoms for about 4 years prior to the diagnosis. She often suffers with many of the symptoms presented by Fibromyalgia such as: fatigue, fibro fog and muscle pain. There are also other family members and friends that suffer from Fibromyalgia. More research is needed to diagnosis this condition quicker and treat it more effectively as currently there is no cure. By donating to my just giving page, you can help sufferers and their families in adapting to a life with this condition. 

For more information on this condition, see this page: http://www.fmauk.org/

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