PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
November 7, 2011

THE COLORADO FIBROMYALGIA NETWORK CLOSING ITS DOORS

Organization’s founder cites lack of funding, health concerns and drop in attendance as primary reasons

FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLO. – The Colorado Fibromyalgia Network is ceasing its operations effective immediately.  After three years of service to the chronic pain community in the Centennial State, the organization’s leadership made the difficult decision to close its doors this morning.

“In this economy, it’s hard enough for working families to survive; for charitable and non-profit organizations, it’s nearly impossible,” stated the organization’s founder, Lannette Johnson.  “We just cannot continue our work at this time.”

Since its inception in October 2008, the Colorado Fibromyalgia Network has provided support and education to hundreds of people, and has been recognized by Colorado’s elected officials for its dedication to the needs of fibromyalgia patients.  The organization has helped raise awareness in several ways, including operating online and in-person support groups, giving lectures, participating in community events, and engaging in dialogue with politicians in Denver and Washington, DC.

A fibromyalgia patient herself, Ms. Johnson’s own health concerns played a role in the decision to close the organization.  She stated that attendance at the face-to-face support group meetings has dropped dramatically in the last six months, as well.