WHAT IS AFFTER?

** ANNOUNCEMENT**
AFFTER is pleased to announce that we have awarded our 2nd research grant! Read more...

AFFTER (Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization run by volunteers, most of whom have fibromyalgia. We have a solid organization in place with a professional board of directors and a strong medical advisory committee, including nationally and internationally known researchers.

There are board members responsible for things such as: coordinating fund raising activities, educational projects and materials, networking with other groups, publications, publicity, and internet correspondence, etc.
AFFTER helps educate patients, their families and the medical community by providing support groups, seminars and various printed and electronic materials. The internet has been instrumental in our ability to reach folks across the globe, offering support, medical news and research updates.

AFFTER is literally on a mission to make research happen for fibromyalgia. We collaborate with our Medical Advisory Committee and others to conduct, publish and fund research. We host charitable activities to raise funds to award grants for specific research projects.

All donations are tax deductible, and with very little overhead go directly towards our mission. We are committed to provide valuable information and resources to help people with FMS and related illnesses.
 

Thanks to all who participated in the AFFTER’S F.I.B.R.O. Survey, 2009!

 (To see the results of our survey’s from the last two years click here)

MISSION STATEMENT

To participate in activities that increase awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia in the public, medical community and patient population. To organize charitable activities to specifically fund research and education that could lead to finding a cure or more effective treatments for fibromyalgia.

Why Donate To AFFTER?

AFFTER continues to grow and prosper as a not-for-profit organization, just as awareness of fibromyalgia has spread throughout the general population. Recent TV commercials about fibromyalgia have caused people to seek a diagnosis for their myriad of symptoms; they are seeking information and support. AFFTER is proud to be the one that so many turn to. Our presence and credibility within the medical and fibromyalgia communities are undisputed as we celebrate our 12th year as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
AFFTER is on a mission to help those affected by fibromyalgia. We continue to advocate and create awareness for fibromyalgia; provide educational materials for the patient population, medical community and the general public; and coordinate charitable events to fund fibromyalgia research, including some of our own.
Results of our research were the subject of abstract presentations at the annual conference of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Our 5k Charitable Event in 2009 was fruitful, as was the “Hope Rocks” pageant in 2010. AFFTER keeps momentum going into 2011 with two events; “Miss Hope” charitable pageant in May to celebrate Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, and AFFTER’s “Hope Relay for Fibromyalgia” in August. Proceeds from these events go directly into an account designated specifically tor research.
Donations entrusted to AFFTER are used wisely and are necessary for us to operate. AFFTER is passionate about our cause. We offer ongoing support and education to keep you informed of research news, updates from the medical community and educational materials from a variety of sources. Our on-line news groups have been helping to connect and support people from around the globe for almost a decade.
Facebook has enabled us to reach out to even more people in recent months.
Please join AFFTER in our quest to make a difference in the lives of those with fibromyalgia!

Click here to print out a Donation Form or use the PayPal Button to the left.
* You do not need a PayPal account to Donate to AFFTER, All donations are 100% tax deductible.