How It All Began
It all started in 2013 when a twelve year-old boy wanted to raise money and awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) – a disease his mother has had for over 20 years. Now, his mission has turned into a support system for CRPS patients and their families. Here he proudly stands at the 2019 race with his family.
Who We Are
What We Are Accomplishing
What We Are Accomplishing
Fight The Flame® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to raise awareness and educate the public about CRPS.
We were started by a group of teens who wanted to bring attention and make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from this horrible, invisible disease, CRPS.
What We Are Accomplishing
What We Are Accomplishing
What We Are Accomplishing
Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, we have been fortunate enough to accomplish the following:
- We held seven extremely successful Fight the Flame® 5k races, donating over $165,000 towards CRPS research, education and awareness programs.
- Created a monthly support group for those who are suffering from CRPS and their famili
Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, we have been fortunate enough to accomplish the following:
- We held seven extremely successful Fight the Flame® 5k races, donating over $165,000 towards CRPS research, education and awareness programs.
- Created a monthly support group for those who are suffering from CRPS and their families. Please contact us if you would like more information.
- We established and awarded five Fight the Flame®/CRPS awareness college scholarships for local high school seniors.
- Hire interns from UNC-Charlotte and Queens University.
- Help spread CRPS Awareness on Color the World Awareness Day - an International CRPS Day.
- Light up Uptown Charlotte on the 1st Monday of November - Color the World Orange Day.
With your continued support, we hope to accomplish much more in the near future!
What Can You Do
What We Are Accomplishing
What Can You Do
Are you interested in helping us Fight the Flame®?
- Attend out monthly support meetings.
- Donate to Fight the Flame®.
- Educate your family, friends, and doctors on CRPS.
- Check this website regularly for updates and information on CRPS.
- Contact us! We would love your help to raise awareness and money in the name of CRPS.