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The Casa de las Oenegés will also host next Thursday, December 13 the presentation of this Association, which after being created in 2008 was inactive after the earthquakes of 2011

The Councilors of Family and Social Welfare and Health of the City of Lorca, Fátima Mínguez and María del Carmen Ruiz, respectively, and the president of AFILOR, Antonia Robles, informed this morning of the different activities that this group will carry out in our city during the next weeks.

Fátima Mínguez pointed out that "first of all, the Casa de las Oenegés will host on Thursday, December 13, the presentation of the Association of Fibromyalgia of Lorca, AFILOR, which after being created in 2008 became inactive after the 2011 earthquakes. Now the representatives of the same want to give a new impulse and return to work to give voice to those affected by fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and that Lorca know the work that this association do for and for people who suffer from this disease.

The Councilor for Family and Social Welfare added that "to be known AFILOR will be present next December 20 at the stand that is located in the Alameda de las Columnas where they will offer information and informative documentation in order to raise awareness in society about the issues surrounding this disease, in addition, the volunteers of the same will collect small economic contributions in exchange for solidarity bracelets to show their interest and concern for all people affected by this disease.

Mínguez has indicated that "also on December 20 Lorca who so wish may acquire the book" The keys of Paradise "by the writer Lorca Francisco Jose Motos, who is a regular contributor to this entity and will donate part of the proceeds with the In this regard, it is worth remembering that last April 7th, the 1st Murcia NatuCultur Solidarity Contest was held at the Teatro Guerra, in which Francisco José Motos also participated, which also allocated the benefits of the sale of the book to AFILOR A parade of Moors and Christians, a theater group, dancers and musical performances were also part of this contest. "

María del Carmen Ruiz, meanwhile, recalled that "fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by long-term pain in muscles and joints throughout the body, which often interferes with the daily and daily tasks of people The cause of this disease is unknown and there is no curative treatment, although it affects approximately 5% of the population, - being more common in women than in men and being able to appear also in children.

The Councilor for Health, finally, has expressed "the unconditional support and close collaboration maintained by the City Council with this group, as with all those who exercise their activity in the municipality." Likewise, we encourage the public to participate in these activities and we appeal to the generosity of Lorca to collaborate with this NGO that helps, favors and integrates patients suffering from fibromyalgia.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca