A D V O C A C Y.Since 2016, The Spoonie has been raising awareness for chronic illnesses, in particular, Fibromyalgia Awareness in Massachusetts. This past May (2018), The Spoonie was recognized by the state of Massachusetts for the efforts made to raise awareness. Massachusetts Governor, Charles Baker, invited The Spoonie to receive the proclamation for Fibromyalgia Awareness day in person.
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The Spoonie also is a guest speaker at Boston Children's Hospital's Comfort Ability Group, helping younger kids with chronic pain with healthy coping mechanisms, as well as helping them feel less alone.
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M I S S I O N.
THE SPOONIE IS A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING CHRONIC ILLNESS. WHETHER YOU ARE LIVING WITH THE ILLNESS, HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH IT, OR ARE JUST A SPOONIE ALLY...WE WELCOME YOU HERE WITH OPEN ARMS TO HELP FIGHT FOR AWARENESS.