{"id":1773,"date":"2020-10-29T11:30:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T11:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1773"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:53:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:53:12","slug":"color-the-world-orange-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/color-the-world-orange-day","title":{"rendered":"Color the World Orange Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since 2014,\nthe Color World Orang Day for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also\ncalled reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) awareness, has been known as the\nfirst Monday in November. It is a day for the entire world to come together and\ndemonstrate that we are united even though we are in pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The first\nMonday of November is celebrated. It will be held on the 2nd of November this\nyear.<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A type of\nchronic pain syndrome is CRPS \/ RSD. It normally takes place after an accident\nand affects one limb (arm, leg, hand, or foot). Although CRPS \/ RSD is not yet\nfully known, it is assumed that when the central or peripheral nervous system\nis compromised or malfunctions, it grows. It may also be triggered by a\nreaction from the immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For members\nof the medical field, this event was a perfect opportunity to learn what it is\nlike for those of us with CRPS and the organizers understood this. Members of\nthe Facebook community of CRPS South Australia were invited to participate in\nthe evening by a 5-minute talk on what it is like to live with CPRS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an\nannual campaign to raise awareness of RSD \/ CRPS chronic pain syndrome. Orange\nwill be illuminated in more than 100 locations around the world, including many\nbillboards in Times Square, Niagara Falls, CN Tower in Toronto, Trafalgar\nSquare Fountains in London, and several locations in Australia. 60\nproclamations were released acknowledging global recognition of RSD \/ CRPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/color-the-world-orange-day\/#Why_Color_World_Orange_Day\" title=\"Why Color World Orange Day?\">Why Color World Orange Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/color-the-world-orange-day\/#How_can_we_observe_Color_the_World_Orange_Day\" title=\"How can we observe Color the World Orange Day?\">How can we observe Color the World Orange Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/color-the-world-orange-day\/#Turn_Orange_into_your_local_landmark\" title=\"Turn Orange into your local landmark\">Turn Orange into your local landmark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/color-the-world-orange-day\/#Organize_fund-raising_events\" title=\"Organize fund-raising events\">Organize fund-raising events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Color_World_Orange_Day\"><\/span>Why Color World Orange Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CRPS \/ RSD\nis a chronic condition of pain where the person has a constant, prolonged, and\nsometimes burning pain that is typically more constant than the actual injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The person\nexperiencing CRPS \/ RSD will display signs of variance in skin color and the\naffected region&#8217;s temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling,\nsweating, and skin irritation will also be experienced by the person. This is\nbecause, because of a deficiency in the nervous system, high amounts of nerve\nimpulses are sent to the affected region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other\nsigns include reduced mobility, changes in hair, and nail development due to\nstiff and swollen joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CRPS \/ RSD\ndoes not have a remedy. Analysis, to find a cure, is still being performed.\nTreatment, however, requires psychotherapy, pain management, and physical\ntherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_observe_Color_the_World_Orange_Day\"><\/span>How can we observe Color the World Orange Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wear Orange!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easy way\nto express your support is to wear orange-coloured clothes or accessories! To\ninspire others and increase awareness of CRPS \/ RSD with hashtags #\nColorTheWorldOrangeDay # CRPSOrangeDay # CRPSOrangeDay, click photos and post\nthem on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant a\nSapling of Orange By planting an orange sapling in your backyard or one sapling\nas a party, you can show support! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Orange_into_your_local_landmark\"><\/span>Turn Orange into your local landmark <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may\nrequest permission to turn all your local landmarks into orange to color the\norange planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Air CRPS \/ RSD TV tales <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invite local\nTV networks to raise awareness of CRPS \/ RSD and people&#8217;s stories to understand\nthe suffering they are going through!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organize_fund-raising_events\"><\/span>Organize fund-raising events <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may\narrange various baking, sports, games, marathon running, or any other exciting\nshows and collect funds for CRPF \/ RSD supporting NGOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Information booth for CRPS \/ RSD <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set\nup an information booth on CRPS \/ RSD to exchange info! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">. With orange goodies, fill your plate! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By preparing\norange cupcakes, cookies, or just getting oranges, you will raise awareness at\nhome! You should inspire the family to dress in orange and keep the theme based\non food! The kids would enjoy decorating the orange home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage\nthe dissemination of knowledge through local companies <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak to\nyour local businesses and support them by giving orange ribbons along with CRPS\n\/ RSD pamphlets to raise awareness. For your employees, you should do the same!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Post an article<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An article\non CRPS \/ RSD can be written and published in your school\/college\/company\nnewsletter. You can ask them to publish your story, or persuade them to publish\none if you can contact the local newspaper!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2014, the Color World Orang Day for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) awareness, has been known as the first Monday in November. It is a day for the entire world to come together and demonstrate that we are united even though we are in pain. 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