WHEREAS March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and,
WHEREAS Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and,
WHEREAS Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose; and,
WHEREAS Amyloidosis often affects people who are older or middle-aged; however, younger people have been diagnosed with this disease; and,
WHEREAS some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, swelling on the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes and an enlarged tongue; and,
WHEREAS early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families; and,
WHEREAS raising awareness of all amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms, can contribute to building healthier communities across Canada.
NOW THEREFORE I, Andrea Matrosovs, Mayor of the Town of The Blue Mountains, do hereby proclaim March 2026 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month in the Town of The Blue Mountains.