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Thank you to our fantastic volunteers!

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It's #NationalVolunteersWeek - a perfect opportunity to say thank you to all the volunteers who help us to help people with PMR and GCA.

Most of you will know our forum volunteers, PMRpro , DorsetLady and MrsNails who do an incredible job keeping an eye on all the posts and replying to many, if not all, of them.

And because I know we have trustees, patient representatives, helpline call members, people who send out things such as Christmas cards, information packs, NewsWire magazine, group organisers and more on the forum too, let's extend a huge thank you to them all.

Fran

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Bcol profile image
Bcol

Hear hear.

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Kendrew

Yes!...... all of you are so important, and I as just one of many people, lucky enough to be on the receiving end of all your support and advice, am so truly grateful for your help and all the time you invest in answering the many questions asked of you.It's not always easy to 'put yourself out there' and ask for help but it has never felt awkward or difficult on here, so THANKYOU! THANKYOU, THANKYOU. ❤️

Charlie Mackesy
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Longtimer

Wonderful supporting site, always get an answer....Thank You

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SheffieldJane

You make the site a life saver! Thank you. 💚

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tangocharlie

Big round of applause and pat on the back to all who do their bit to help others on here, the Helpline, local support groups, committees etc. Every contribution and reply on here helps someone, it's no exaggeration to say it has saved my life and keeps me sane knowing there are people who can help. We are at last beginning to see progress in understanding and treating our conditions and all these little, and big actions, add up. Let's keep it up

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SnazzyD

🎺🎉🎉

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fmkkm

💐👌🥰

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123-go

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who gives so generously of their time to make this forum such a success. The support and friendship is priceless. 👏👏👏❤️

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yorkieme

Absolutely agree with every comment. I know for sure that those mentioned have had their own struggles but somehow they always turn up when we need them. This is without doubt a very special support for all of us.Thank you.

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bussell

Hear, hear! Where would we be without you? In a more painful. worrying and frightening place, that's for sure. So very grateful.

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Pangolin43

Thank you so much to each and everyone of you 😀😍

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Temoral

Amazingly kind Superwarriors ..everyone who works on line ,or behind the scenes , deserves the BIGGEST round of applause and my heartfelt thanks. 💐🍫🥂x

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liz6620

Thank you all so very much. Without the support and knowledge from which I have benefitted I would be lost in a maze of lack of information, guidance or help. Your huge commitment is very much appreciated.

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saunders123

Thank you all so very much

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Koalajane

Yes indeed. Thank you so much

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daisylazy

Thank you to all you wonderful people who give unstintingly of your time.

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Elispeth

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I couldn't ever have managed this condition without this wonderful site and the wonderful volunteers who give their own precious time and energy to help others 👏 👏 👏! x

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Tinasleepyhead

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful volunteers, amazingly generous and kind with their time, patience and expertise, without them I would have been ‘lost’. 👏👏👏

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Clarbeston

This forum is my first port of call every morning. It has helped me negotiate my way through the last two and a half years of PMR and continues to be an invaluable source of knowledge and support. Heartfelt thanks to all you wonderful volunteers 💐💐💐💐

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powerwalk

🥰👏👏 total appreciation and thanks. X

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seamaid

Heartfelt thanks from me as well. how I could have managed to cope with this without you I do not know .😍xx

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Poshdog

Saved my sanity - more than once! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🥂

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Songbird6

Thank you for all you do, a great help to us all on our journeys through these illnesses ❤️

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Zebedee44

Thankyou all you wonderful people for being there for us.

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Burroughs123

You are all wonderful, kind, knowledgable, patient, caring… thank you for being so supportive and always being there. You all make a horrible journey so much more bearable.

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Dorsetgirl17

Thank you, what would we do without you.

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Abcd123455

👏 thanks to you all

Invaluable, thanks to you all .

A hearty thank you to the volunteers. I am very grateful, because without them it would have been difficult for me to negotiate the different phases of PMR. I had never heard of it before and Health Unlocked has been of great help in giving advice re: the problems caused by it and the side effects of the steroids. Without the volunteers and if course other contributors to Health Unlocked it would have been a bewildering and depressing journey. I cannot thank the volunteers enough for their sensible and informed advice, that has helped me so much. Thank you, thank you, what would we do without you. You are truly wonderful.

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Shiv14

Many thanks to all for making this journey easier to understand. Would be lost without you👏👏

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Posey1

Thank you all so much. All good wishes to you and others on this wonderful site.You've informed me far more than the medical professionals I've had contact with in the past year. My 'go to' email each morning. 🤗

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Sophiestree

100% agree to all. Not actually sure where I'd be now without them all. Thank you to all.

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headgirl

Sincere thanks to you all. I have learnt so much from this amazing forum. 🎉

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Mota1

Thank you

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Theziggy

Thanks to this wonderful site for helping me cope with my disease. Although I don't have PMR my Palindromic Rheumatism is similar and treated with steroids so the wealth of information on this forum is invaluable. Such a great resource and source of information.

Sound of prolonged applause 👏 👏 👏

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Janann25

Thank you to you all. Without your help, my five year PMR journey would be so much more difficult. I truly appreciate your help and advice.

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PMR2011

You are a lifeline to me and to countless others!! Can’t thank you enough. 🌤🥇🎉

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Evercurious

Nothing but great appreciation for all you do. My first contact with humans in the day, sometimes my only contact. Caring, kind, informative advice and so seamlessly presented I forget it is driven mostly by volunteers. Thank you, thank you.

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redruth123

Three big cheers for all who volunteer here. We're all so lucky to have you.

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Lizwillis

Indeed, all of you and other regular posters are such an amazing comfort and support to all of us struggling with this wretched disease where our medics leave a huge amount to be desired , and even actually leave us feeling very misunderstood and even depressed. Millions of thanks to all of you. Where would we all be without you.

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readingbooks

I support everything said by everyone else. Many thanks.

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Charlie1boy

As I think I said last year, you are saving the NHS thousands of pounds, as well as helping all those who get doubtful advice from the professionals!Thank you.

Paddy

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SnowdropGreen

Many thanks 👏👏🌟

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CathyM64

Thank you to you all 👏. You are all 🌟x

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Telian

🥰👏👏👏🥰

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Blackcat1M

I don’t know where I would be with all the lovely ladies who help us all.I give my doctors headaches with the information I get, one doctor even said to me change places as you know more than me.Really !,,

Many thanks ladies long may you reign

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Blackcat1M

The answer to that is "I hope you are keeping notes - there's a quiz at the end ..."

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Sharitone

Thank you all very, very much!

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support a cause. Thank you so much, we really couldn't have done this without you. Fran

Thank you for your replies

in touch with other PMR/GCA sufferes does help. Thank you so much to all who have responded to my