SEPTEMBER 2023


WHEREAS, community support has been critical throughout the Arthritis Society Canada’s 75-year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with cutting-edge research, bold innovation, fiery advocacy, and evidence-based information and patient-centered support.
 
WHEREAS, arthritis is not just arthritis. Arthritis is serious. It causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million Canadians – 1 in 5 – live every day with the fire of arthritis and there is no cure. Without a greater spotlight on this growing issue, the number of Canadians with arthritis will rise to nine million by 2040.  

WHEREAS, during Arthritis Awareness Month this September, we seek to raise voices and awareness, and we are encouraging everyone who lives with arthritis – and all those who know and love them – to fight the fire of arthritis.
  
WHEREAS, The Arthritis Society Canada is a Canada’s national charity dedicated to extinguishing arthritis for good.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim September 2023 as “Arthritis Awareness Month’ in the City of Thunder Bay.

 

City hall and Current River dam lights will be blue on October 12, 2023 for World Arthritis Day.