AFFTER (Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research)
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AFFTER (Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research)
PO Box 768
Libertyville, IL 60048
PO Box 768
Libertyville, IL 60048
Categories: Advocacy Group, Charitable Organization, Chronic Disease Svcs, Medical Research, Non Profit Organizations, Support Groups
Host charatible events, educate public and patients about FMS; fund and conduc research
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping those with fibromyalgia. Organize charitable events to raise funds to accomplish our mission: provide variety of self-help, support end educational programs; and award research grants, conduct and publish our own research for FMS. Visit FB Page: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER
Keywords: fibromyalgia, research, support groups, non-profit, charitable events, fund raising
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping those with fibromyalgia. Organize charitable events to raise funds to accomplish our mission: provide variety of self-help, support end educational programs; and award research grants, conduct and publish our own research for FMS. Visit FB Page: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER
Keywords: fibromyalgia, research, support groups, non-profit, charitable events, fund raising
Customer Reviews for AFFTER (Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research)
Gerry on 3/29/2013 10:12:51 AM
Anonymous on 3/30/2013 9:07:42 AM
Bridgette King on 3/28/2013 2:43:51 PM
Shari on 3/28/2013 1:50:53 PM
Sue Semm on 3/28/2013 8:40:57 PM
David Soderdahl on 3/28/2013 10:13:12 PM
s on 6/29/2012 11:16:47 AM
Bridgette on 6/29/2012 2:00:13 AM
Karen gergel on 4/28/2012 11:53:20 AM
Cathy Moritz on 3/28/2013 4:06:58 PM
Gerry on 3/29/2013 10:12:51 AM
So many lives touched. A lifeline for many.
Anonymous on 3/30/2013 9:07:42 AM
Bridgette King on 3/28/2013 2:43:51 PM
Shari on 3/28/2013 1:50:53 PM
AFFTER is proud to be a source of support and hope for the fibromyalgia community for 13 years!
Sue Semm on 3/28/2013 8:40:57 PM
I have been a member of AFFTER for 10 yrs. I would have never made it through my early symptoms of fibro if it hadn't been for the AFFTER support group. The people in the group could relate to what I was going through. The support group is a blessing.
David Soderdahl on 3/28/2013 10:13:12 PM
s on 6/29/2012 11:16:47 AM
Great work being done here!
Bridgette on 6/29/2012 2:00:13 AM
Karen gergel on 4/28/2012 11:53:20 AM
Wonderful people offering support whenever needed.
Cathy Moritz on 3/28/2013 4:06:58 PM
Great organization - support, awareness, and research funding!
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
AFFTER was started as a local support group in 1999, soon after I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. We built a 501(c)3 non profit organization to further help people who suffer with this painful illness. We focus on education, self-help, advocacy and research for FMS. We host a variety of adult and juvenile FMS support groups and news forums. We have assisted with, published and funded research for FMS. We host annual advocacy and charitable events to raise funds for our cause.
What is your primary product or service?
ANNOUNCING TWO FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR FIBROMYALGIA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROCEEDS: All proceeds go toward specific research, self-help and educational projects. CONTACT: Bridgette: Director@abproductions.org FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK PAGE: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER 1. AFFTER’S ON-LINE AUCTION Hosted by AFFTER: With thanks for support from YOU, American Beauty Productions and AMS (Auction Merchandise Source). Starting April 1st, browse and bid on wide array of donated items, such as: Roof Top Baseball Game Party, autographed sports and entertainment memorabilia, jewelry, home furnishings, games, services, etc. Monday, April 1st to Monday, April 15th. On line event – See AFFTER’s Facebook EVENTS Tab FACEBOOK PAGE: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER OR - email: Director@abproductions.org or call 847-740-8895 for information. 2. MISS HOPE PAGEANT Hosted by: American Beauty Productions, Round Lake, IL Ladies and Gents of all ages are welcome to join us for the 3rd annual Miss Hope Pageant fundraiser for Fibromyalgia. We are celebrating hope for cure with a pageant and dance party featuring DJ Tom. And be sure to visit our desert table. Lots of optionals to choose from - Enter a division for only $30.00 and all will receive a crown! April 21st, 2013 The Doubletree, Mundelein, IL 60060 Spaces are limited to please email for your application today @ Director@abproductions.org or call 847-740-8895. FACEBOOK PAGE: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
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 symptoms; they are seeking information and support. AFFTER is proud to be the one that so many turn to as we celebrate over 13 years as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. We organize charitable events to fund educational programs and research grants. Results of our research were the subject of abstract presentations over the last 5 years at the annual American College of Rheumatology conferences. We provide free educational resources from a network of physicians, university and hospital researchers, authors, advocacy groups, and other non-profit organizations. AFFTER hosts several support group forums, providing self help resources and education for people across the globe. AFFTER actively provides support and services for the FMS community and funds research. We are operated by a full volunteer staff and do not accept paid contributions that require full endorsement of products or services. Therefore, we count on the generosity of patients and the public to raise funds for our cause. We ask you support our efforts - please make a tax deductible contribution today. - Website: www.AFFTER.org - via pay pal or credit card - Check or money order to AFFTER, PO Box 768, Libertyville, IL 60045 (donation form at www.AFFTER.org) - Facebook Causes page: http://www.causes.com/causes/446645-fibromyalgia-awareness/actions/1618726. Thank-you to all of those who have made a financial contribution to AFFTER; your donations are much appreciated and necessary for us to continue with our mission. A special thanks to our volunteers and advocates who have given time and energy towards this worthy cause.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
AFFTER is pleased to announce that we have awarded our 2nd research grant for $5,000! (2005 awarded $10,000) On April 3, 2012, Sue Semm (AFFTER Treasurer) and Shari Ferbert (AFFTER President) traveled to Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and presented a $5,000 check to Dr. Robert Katz. This donation will be used by Rheumatology Associates and their research team for a functional MRI (fMRI) study designed to gain more insight of cognitive function and pain processing in people with fibromyalgia: http://www.affter.org/research.htm [Study is currently in progress; see abstracts Functional MRI (fMRI) in Patients with Cognitive Dysfunction Related to Fibromyalgia (Fibrofog). Also note related study: Correlates of Word Finding Deficits in Fibromyalgia.] and out goal is to continue award another grant in for this study in the near future. See attached: 1. Letter of Intent (Request for Funding) 2. Abstract: Functional MRI (fMRI) in Patients with Cognitive Dysfunction Related to FMS 3. Abstract: Correlates of Word Finding Deficits in Fibromyalgia Sincerely, Shari Ferbert President, AFFTER
Provide detailed directions to your location
For support and information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER/354444374140 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/affter/join www.AFFTER.org
What type of payments do you accept?
You can make a tax deductible contribution several ways: - Website: www.AFFTER.org - via pay pal or credit card - Check or money order to AFFTER, PO Box 768, Libertyville, IL 60045 (donation form at www.AFFTER.org) - Facebook Causes: http://www.causes.com/causes/446645-fibromyalgia-awareness/actions/1618726
Which areas do you service?
Nationally on line, local support group in North Eastern IL
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
RE: RESEARCH GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT Volunteers! Bridgette hosted 2 Miss Hope pageants and those proceeds were part of the donation! Gerry, Donna, Hazel and others are on call supporting folks online with our support network. Other volunteers are always there at committee meetings to do whatever we need, and of course Annie is the co-leader of our Antioch support group. Sue (Treasurer) and I (President/founder) were just were the lucky ones to present the check :)
What are your hours of operation?
24/7 on line support
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The support and services you provide give me hope and have made a difference in my life!
AFFTER was started as a local support group in 1999, soon after I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. We built a 501(c)3 non profit organization to further help people who suffer with this painful illness. We focus on education, self-help, advocacy and research for FMS. We host a variety of adult and juvenile FMS support groups and news forums. We have assisted with, published and funded research for FMS. We host annual advocacy and charitable events to raise funds for our cause.
What is your primary product or service?
ANNOUNCING TWO FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR FIBROMYALGIA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROCEEDS: All proceeds go toward specific research, self-help and educational projects. CONTACT: Bridgette: Director@abproductions.org FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK PAGE: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER 1. AFFTER’S ON-LINE AUCTION Hosted by AFFTER: With thanks for support from YOU, American Beauty Productions and AMS (Auction Merchandise Source). Starting April 1st, browse and bid on wide array of donated items, such as: Roof Top Baseball Game Party, autographed sports and entertainment memorabilia, jewelry, home furnishings, games, services, etc. Monday, April 1st to Monday, April 15th. On line event – See AFFTER’s Facebook EVENTS Tab FACEBOOK PAGE: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER OR - email: Director@abproductions.org or call 847-740-8895 for information. 2. MISS HOPE PAGEANT Hosted by: American Beauty Productions, Round Lake, IL Ladies and Gents of all ages are welcome to join us for the 3rd annual Miss Hope Pageant fundraiser for Fibromyalgia. We are celebrating hope for cure with a pageant and dance party featuring DJ Tom. And be sure to visit our desert table. Lots of optionals to choose from - Enter a division for only $30.00 and all will receive a crown! April 21st, 2013 The Doubletree, Mundelein, IL 60060 Spaces are limited to please email for your application today @ Director@abproductions.org or call 847-740-8895. FACEBOOK PAGE: Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
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 symptoms; they are seeking information and support. AFFTER is proud to be the one that so many turn to as we celebrate over 13 years as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. We organize charitable events to fund educational programs and research grants. Results of our research were the subject of abstract presentations over the last 5 years at the annual American College of Rheumatology conferences. We provide free educational resources from a network of physicians, university and hospital researchers, authors, advocacy groups, and other non-profit organizations. AFFTER hosts several support group forums, providing self help resources and education for people across the globe. AFFTER actively provides support and services for the FMS community and funds research. We are operated by a full volunteer staff and do not accept paid contributions that require full endorsement of products or services. Therefore, we count on the generosity of patients and the public to raise funds for our cause. We ask you support our efforts - please make a tax deductible contribution today. - Website: www.AFFTER.org - via pay pal or credit card - Check or money order to AFFTER, PO Box 768, Libertyville, IL 60045 (donation form at www.AFFTER.org) - Facebook Causes page: http://www.causes.com/causes/446645-fibromyalgia-awareness/actions/1618726. Thank-you to all of those who have made a financial contribution to AFFTER; your donations are much appreciated and necessary for us to continue with our mission. A special thanks to our volunteers and advocates who have given time and energy towards this worthy cause.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
AFFTER is pleased to announce that we have awarded our 2nd research grant for $5,000! (2005 awarded $10,000) On April 3, 2012, Sue Semm (AFFTER Treasurer) and Shari Ferbert (AFFTER President) traveled to Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and presented a $5,000 check to Dr. Robert Katz. This donation will be used by Rheumatology Associates and their research team for a functional MRI (fMRI) study designed to gain more insight of cognitive function and pain processing in people with fibromyalgia: http://www.affter.org/research.htm [Study is currently in progress; see abstracts Functional MRI (fMRI) in Patients with Cognitive Dysfunction Related to Fibromyalgia (Fibrofog). Also note related study: Correlates of Word Finding Deficits in Fibromyalgia.] and out goal is to continue award another grant in for this study in the near future. See attached: 1. Letter of Intent (Request for Funding) 2. Abstract: Functional MRI (fMRI) in Patients with Cognitive Dysfunction Related to FMS 3. Abstract: Correlates of Word Finding Deficits in Fibromyalgia Sincerely, Shari Ferbert President, AFFTER
Provide detailed directions to your location
For support and information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fibromyalgia-Education-and-Research-AFFTER/354444374140 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/affter/join www.AFFTER.org
What type of payments do you accept?
You can make a tax deductible contribution several ways: - Website: www.AFFTER.org - via pay pal or credit card - Check or money order to AFFTER, PO Box 768, Libertyville, IL 60045 (donation form at www.AFFTER.org) - Facebook Causes: http://www.causes.com/causes/446645-fibromyalgia-awareness/actions/1618726
Which areas do you service?
Nationally on line, local support group in North Eastern IL
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
RE: RESEARCH GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT Volunteers! Bridgette hosted 2 Miss Hope pageants and those proceeds were part of the donation! Gerry, Donna, Hazel and others are on call supporting folks online with our support network. Other volunteers are always there at committee meetings to do whatever we need, and of course Annie is the co-leader of our Antioch support group. Sue (Treasurer) and I (President/founder) were just were the lucky ones to present the check :)
What are your hours of operation?
24/7 on line support
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The support and services you provide give me hope and have made a difference in my life!
Contact AFFTER (Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research):
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