Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - May 12, 2026

Proclamation from the Mayor of behalf of the Town of Amherstburg: "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - May 12, 2026"

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, and;

THEREFORE: I, Mayor Michael Prue, on behalf of the Town of Amherstburg, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM May 12, 2026 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the Town of Amherstburg.

- Mayor Michael Prue