WHEREAS: Nationwide community support has been critical throughout the Arthritis Society Canada’s 76-year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, fiery advocacy, information and support.
WHEREAS: Arthritis is a serious disease that causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million people in Canada – 1 in 5 – live every day with the brutal realities of arthritis and there is no cure. Without a greater spotlight on this growing issue the number of people in Canada with arthritis will rise to nine million by 2040.
WHEREAS: During Arthritis Awareness Month this September, we will raise awareness, mobilize and engage communities to understand the devastating impact of arthritis and stand with us to fight for an arthritis-free future.
We recognize the work underway to develop a nationwide Arthritis Action Plan to take on the big issues of arthritis, including prevention, equitable access to care and treatment, and elevating the urgency of the disease.
WHEREAS: Arthritis society Canada is Canada’s national charity dedicated to extinguishing arthritis for good.
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that I, Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk, in the Province of Manitoba do hereby proclaim the month of September 2024 to be “Arthritis Awareness Month” in Selkirk and commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens.
Larry Johannson
MAYOR
