
WHEREAS Dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for “automatic” bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control and more; and
WHEREAS Dysautonomia impacts over 70 million people around the world, and includes conditions such as Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy, Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; and
WHEREAS Dysautonomia impacts people of any age, gender, race or background, including many individuals living in Collingwood; and
WHEREAS Dysautonomia can be very disabling, and this disability can result in social isolation, stress on the families of those impacted, and financial hardship; and
WHEREAS Some forms of dysautonomia can result in death, causing tremendous pain and suffering for those impacted and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS Increased awareness about dysautonomia will help patients get diagnosed and treated earlier, save lives, and foster support for individuals and families coping with dysautonomia in our community; and
WHEREAS Dysautonomia International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of patients living with dysautonomia, encourages communities to celebrate Dysautonomia Awareness Month each October around the world; and
WHEREAS We seek to recognize the contributions of medical professionals, patients and family members who are working to educate our citizenry about dysautonomia in Collingwood.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM October as “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” in the Town of Collingwood.
Dated this 19th day of October, 2024