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The only support groups we knew of met in the
sterile environment of hospitals. There were no books, pamphlets
of information on how to organize or operate an FMS support group
- anywhere! In the early 90’s some medical facilities provided
a meeting room and that was it. There were very few good books
or materials on FMS at that time. As far as handouts or education,
some offered a limited number that had to be replaced or paid
for; mailings were nonexistent unless the member could provide
the stamps. There was no list of doctors or any kind of treatment
plan available when we began. Thankfully, some kind people were
making efforts throughout the country, but we had no connections
or “models” to follow.
We knew how we did not want to operate
and went forward. We adapted the symbol for FMFSG, Guardian
Angels, because it expressed the level of service and commitment
we had for one another. It fit perfectly since our
foundation was built on Faith, Hope and Love.
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