{"id":9,"date":"2025-03-06T17:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:57:59","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/about","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Us<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Fibromyalgia Association Canada (FAC) Mission<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Fibromyalgia Association Canada is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Canadians with fibromyalgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Our Vision<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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To build one unified national voice to advocate for fibromyalgia for increased awareness, research, education, and funding that improves the quality of life for all Canadians living with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Team<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Meet Our Board of Directors<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Executive<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Trudy Flynn<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\u00a0Chair<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sherry Wasdal<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Vice Chair & Treasurer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Natasha Flynn<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Board Members at Large<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Janice Sumpton<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Lina DiMattia<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Board Member at Large<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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FAC is a community-based, voluntary organization founded by people with fibromyalgia, for people with fibromyalgia, their caregivers, and families.\u00a0 FAC was federally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on June 15, 2021.\u00a0 FAC became a registered charity on\u00a0 June 20, 2025.<\/p>\n

As a national association, it is fundamental that FAC\u2019s leadership represents the diversity, geography and marginalized communities in Canada.\u00a0 FAC is committed to being a national association for\u00a0all<\/em>\u00a0Canadians, regardless of where they live, accessibility needs, and whether they speak English or French.\u00a0 With the help of volunteer translators, FAC is able to provide a bilingual website.<\/p>\n

The Board of Directors endeavours to have representation from\u00a0all<\/em>\u00a0Canada\u2019s provinces and territories.\u00a0 Only\u00a0persons with fibromyalgia<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

The Board of Directors has identified\u00a0four<\/strong>\u00a0key areas of focus:<\/p>\n

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  1. Awareness<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
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    Each of these core areas is managed by a committee which is responsible for identifying, considering, and recommending actions and project initiatives, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors. The Committee Co-Chairs are appointed by the Board of Directors, two for each Committee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    FAC will be compassionate, transparent, ethical, and respectful of all diversities. FAC will develop collaborations and share our learned knowledge. Together FAC will be resilient and not give up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Fibromyalgia Association Committee Co-Chairs<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Awareness & Advocacy Committee Co-chairs<\/h4>

    Tina Richardson<\/p>\n

    Cindy Christopher<\/p>\n

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    Research Committee Co-chairs<\/h4>

    Trudy Flynn<\/p>\n

    Janice Sumpton<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Education Committee Co-chairs<\/h4>

    Trudy Flynn<\/p>\n

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    Social Media & Marketing Committee Co-chairs<\/h4>

    Trudy Flynn<\/p>\n

    Natasha Flynn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Translation Team<\/h4>

    Line Robichaud<\/p>\n

    Laura Tobar<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Newsletter<\/h4>

    Natasha Flynn - Editor in Chief
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    Website Team<\/h4>

    Sherry Wasdal \u2013 Chair<\/p>\n

    Aiden Flynn-Dolliver<\/p>\n

    Trudy Flynn<\/p>\n

    Natasha Flynn<\/p>\n

    Kyle Peters<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Conflict Resolution Officer<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Volunteer with FAC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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