WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex illness whose symptoms vary widely and may include debilitating chronic pain, overwhelming fatigue, and cognitive impairment; and
WHEREAS, There is no known cause of, or cure for fibromyalgia; and
WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and to show support for those living with FM and their families; and
WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia Association Canada is the only national organization in Canada that supports both FM research and services for people with FM and their families; and
WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia affects about 5% of Canada's population, which is over 2,000,000 men, women, and children of all ages and races are afflicted with this chronic illness; and
WHEREAS, People with FM have a right to be treated with dignity and have a right to pain relief.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM May 12th 2025, as “Fibromyalgia Awareness Day” in the Town of Collingwood.
Dated this 12th day of May 2025.