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“Color The World Orange™ means unity and support to me. All the Orange means we are not alone! I cannot adequately put into words how much it means to me to have so many warriors and support systems proudly showing and glowing their orange.” –Paige, United States
“To me, orange means strength. Orange means using the strength in my heart and soul to fight the fire in my nerves. It means coming together to raise awareness and lift each other up. Color The World Orange™ means Coloring The World Orange for all of us warriors and paving a brighter future for chronic pain! It means reminding each other we got this and we’re in this together. To me, Color The World Orange™ means strength, hope, faith, bravery and courage.” –Shannon, United States
“Color the World Orange™ gave me a purpose. It opened the door for me to become an advocate for change to be proactive in a small way to help find a cure for myself and others.” -Sheryl, United States
“I recently moved to a new city for graduate school amidst one of the worst flares of my life. I couldn’t find any doctors or clinical psychologists in the area willing to treat me and had never felt more alone in my life. When I heard that the major bridge in my new city was set to be lit up orange on November 4th, I almost didn’t go, as throughout my battle with CRPS I’ve been disappointed countless times, I knew at this time in life, I couldn’t take another disappointment. However, I was pleasantly surprised as I pulled up to the bridge and saw thousands of orange lights. I sat under the bridge and cried for almost an hour. It was the best reminder in the world that I’m not alone in this fight, and never was, regardless of where I am located in the country. I’m so thankful for those who organized Color the World Orange™ Day for giving me this reminder and turning around my outlook on this battle in an extremely positive way.” -Abigail, United States
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Thank you to these U.S. states for granting CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Thank you to these U.S. Cities & Counties for granting CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
Anaheim, California
City of Los Angeles, California
San Diego, California
San Jose, California
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Jacksonville, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
Wellington, Florida
Meriden, Kansas
Pulaski County, Kentucky
Somerset, Kentucky
DeQuincy, Louisiana
County of Muskegon, Michigan
Borough of Union Beach, New Jersey
Brookhaven, New York
Huntington, New York
Nassau County, New York
Oyster Bay, New York
Brunswick, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Berks County, Pennsylvania
McMinn County, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Corpus Christi, Texas
McLean, Texas
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Thank you to these Canadian provinces and cities for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Kingston, Ontario
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“Thank you so much for bringing awareness to CRPS. I started tearing up when I saw [the IPL building] lit orange, because it means so much to me and everyone else who goes through this. It means there is hope that the word will be spread more each year! ”
“I feel that finally we are being heard!”
“Thank you for all that the organization does to promote and bring awareness to the world. I was recently introduced to this syndrome after being diagnosed and the information provided by the Facebook page and website have helped me to understand that even though I was diagnosed early I can still be affected and help to change things.”
“Color The World Orange™ means so much to me. When I was diagnosed with CRPS, I had no idea what CRPS was. I felt so alone and helpless. I was in for the fight of my life and had many amazing health care professionals helping me along the way but I still felt alone. Color The World Orange™ provides me with so much hope and it is wonderful to see the thousands of people participating in this event around the world. I don’t feel alone anymore and I know that there are so many people out there supporting me, and everyone else that suffers from CRPS. Color The World Orange™ has helped me connect with other people with CRPS in my city and this has created a great support system. I can’t thank those involved with the Color The World Orange™ initiative enough for the support, hope, and awareness for CRPS. Thank You!”
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Thank you to these U.S. states for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
Thank you to these U.S. cities for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
Thank you to these Canadian provinces and cities for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
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“Wearing a color may not seem like a lot to some people, but to me it means support. [By wearing orange, you are] being an advocate for me and others with CRPS by sending a message saying this exists. You’re spreading knowledge towards this and therefore helping making a change…I’m grateful to have so many people…right by my side. #CRPSORANGEDAY”
“Participating in this day of visibility and awareness has meant a lot to me as a patient of this disease, since many people have mobilized and we have received a lot of affection.”
“Living in a rural area, we don’t know other people who suffer from RSD like my teen daughter does. This event has shown us that she isn’t alone, which has had an amazing impact on her state of mind. What a wonderful thing!”
“We are in this fight together. I share many posts on your page. I really like to follow you.”
“Thank you for what you are doing to bring awareness. I am very proud to be a small part of it”
“Thanks for all the good awareness your group does.”
“Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication to all of us!”
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Thank you to these U.S. states for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations and Recognition!
Thank you to these US cities and counties for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations and Resolutions!
Thank you to these Canadian Provinces for granting Certificates of Recognition
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“I have been following your website reading similar stories to mine. I identify with everyone one of them and now I have hope that I am not alone. Thanks for all of your support, especially to raise awareness and educate people about this medical condition. Color The World Orange is a new hope for me.”
“It was so moving…I walked into see all these orange ribbons and people wearing orange. I couldn’t help but cry.”
“Color The World Orange now has surpassed a day of awareness and has become a movement that’s creating awareness the entire month of November for CRPS. Thank you for creating a movement!!!”
“The thanks goes to your organization for all of your hard work to get people involved and bring awareness. So thank you from the very bottom of my heart.”
“Thank you for all of your hard work in raising awareness and for all of your support. Hope we can change things together. We are strong warriors living this horrible battle.”
“Thank you so much for your time and the information, as well as the truly awesome work and support you do for the cause. You all deserve much thanks and recognition for the work, support and awareness of RSD/CRPS.”
“Thank you for all of the work you do to get more information out about CRPS...Appreciate all of the hard work.”
“Thanks for all you do! I’ve found the best info on your page and how crucial awareness is for us warriors.”
“The people from the Brazil RSD group are happy to be a part of Color The World Orange™”
“It’s great to be allowed to participate in the CRPS orange theme...I did body painting for all CRPS syndrome sufferers. The title is: Be Strong.”
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In the U.S. in 2015, 76 proclamations were granted by U.S. officials, 34 from U.S. governors. Congratulations to all of the Color The World Orange™ supporters that made this possible!
Thank you to these states for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations and Recognition!
Thank you to these cities and counties for granting these CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
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“What a great success we had today! Thank you for all of your hard work. I think this is the most exposure RSD/CRPS has ever had. Kudos to everyone!”
“I’m so happy that we sufferers can spread awareness about this terrible disorder. I’m glad to say that I proudly wore my orange today and have been advocating and educating people all day. It’s been amazing to see how many people are genuinely interested in learning how to help. Thank you for helping us spread the word and I hope one day we will have a cure.”
“Thank you for getting the word out about RSD. As someone who has dealt with RSD and all that comes with it for over a decade, it was empowering to see all of that orange…There are so many walks, dedicated days, etc. for other terrible diseases. Unless we all speak up, RSD will remain an invisible disease. Monday’s event was a long time coming. Thank you.”
“You’re so very appreciated by many. What you’re doing and sharing means tons to all of us; thank you. Seeing that on your page meant the world to me and for a few minutes made me forget I had pain. Thank you.”
“’I just want to thank you for introducing Colour The World Orange to us all. It was an amazing day to educate people about this horrible illness.”
“Thanks so much…really appreciate all of your hard work. You are amazing.”
“I want to say, I believe this year WAS BY FAR the most organized and productive for elevating awareness. Great job.”
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Thank you to these states for the CRPS/RSD Proclamations, Resolutions and Official Statements and Letters!
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Thank you to these cities and counties for the CRPS/RSD Proclamations!
Novato, California
Palm Desert, California
Santee, California
Alamosa, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Covington, Louisiana
Olive Branch, Mississippi
Reno, Nevada
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Nassau County, New York
Town of Oyster Bay, New York
Village of Walden, New York
Charlotte, North Carolina
Kenton, Ohio
Mentor, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
North Providence, Rhode Island
Memphis, Tennessee
Houston, Texas
Humble, Texas
Rowlett Texas
Hanover County, Virginia
Thank you to these state general assemblies for the CRPS/RSD Citations!
Connecticut
Thank you to these states for the CRPS/RSD Citations!
Maryland
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