Veteran Voices
For Fibromyalgia

The 2026 Fibromyalgia Awareness season marks a defining moment in the ongoing effort to elevate understanding, visibility, and validation for those living with Fibromyalgia. This year has brought an unprecedented level of engagement from city, state and local governments across the country, resulting in a record number of proclamations and resolutions recognizing Fibromyalgia Awareness. Through coordinated advocacy, persistent outreach, and collaborative efforts, this milesto

In late 2020, Kristal Kent, founder of Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia and The Fibromyalgia Pain Chronicles, identified the need for collaboration among advocates in the Fibromyalgia Community. Instead of working independently, she aimed to unite non-profit organizations and patient experts through collective efforts. In early 2021, Kristal applied for grants to support these initiatives, leading to the creation of #TeamFibro, a consortium focused on collaborative advocacy an

Written By Kristal Kent - Founder of Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia On Wednesday May 15th, I had the opportunity to speak with the...

On November 20th 2023, Joe Burdick of Burdick Custom Flags presented VVFF’s founder, Kristal Kent, with a hand crafted wooden flag, to...