It all starts with an idea. That’s how our friends over at Color the World Orange™ became successful. They had an idea and acted upon it. Now, we are approaching the 3rd Annual Color the World Orange™ Day on November 7, 2016!
Color the World Orange™ is a day of worldwide awareness for CRPS. Taking place on the first Monday in November, the day encourages members of the CRPS/RSD community to take action. Whether people are getting their friends and family to wear orange to school or work, or if they are getting proclamations for their city/state, every part of Color the World Orange™ helps make a difference. This year, it is even listed on the National Day Calendar! This has become one of the most important days during CRPS Awareness Month.
If you visit the Color the World Orange™ Facebook page, you can find listings of all the different landmarks and buildings that will be illuminated orange to help raise awareness. It is a great resource to learn how you can make a difference. There is a resource for getting your local media involved as well as details for getting a proclamation made for your city or state. Currently, the states that have granted CRPS/RSD proclamations include: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Several cities and counties also have granted proclamations, which you can see by clicking here.
Color the World Orange™ also acts as a great fundraising project for CRPS/RSD. Done through FirstGiving, Color the World Orange™ donates all their proceeds to RSDSA. To create a page, or to donate, you can click here.
What Can I Do To Help?
Contact your local media by using the template found on the Color the World Orange™ Facebook page.
Download the Color the World Orange pamphlet here.
Download the Color the World Orange sign here.
Purchase items through the Color the World Orange Zazzle store.
Purchase a Color the World Orange Bravelets item through this site.
Spread the word on social media using #CRPSOrangeDay
Here is a list of the buildings/places that will be illuminated orange for Color the World Orange™:
UNITED STATES
Alabama
Retirement Systems of Alabama Building in Mobile, Alabama – Nov. 7
Retirement Systems of Alabama Building in Montgomery, Alabama – Nov. 7
Florida
SunTrust Bank Building in Tampa, Florida – Nov. 7
Coca-Cola Orlando Eye in Orlando, Florida – Nov. 7
Georgia
Skyview Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia – Nov. 7
Indiana
IPL Building in Indianapolis, Indiana – Nov. 7
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Nov. 7
Massachusetts
The Boston, Massachusetts Harbor Hotel – Nov. 7
Minnesota
Lights on France Avenue in Edina, Minnesota – Nov. 7
The 35W Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota – Nov. 7
New York
Niagara Falls – Nov. 28 – 10pm for 15 minutes
Con Edison Clock Tower in New York City – Nov. 7
Dome of the Nassau County, NY Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building – Nov. 7
FDR Mid Hudson Bridge Lights – Nov. 7
Peace Bridge, which spans Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario Canada and Buffalo New York – Nov. 7 – starting at dusk until 1 am
North Carolina
Wells Fargo’s Duke Energy Center in Charlotte, North Carolina – Nov. 7
Ohio
Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio – Nov. 7
Oklahoma
Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City – Oct. 31 – Nov. 4
Pennsylvania
Emery Towers in Bradford, Pennsylvania – Nov. 7
South Street Bridge in Saegertown, Pennsylvania – Nov. 7
South Dakota
The Crazy Horse Memorial – Nov. 7
Texas
Houston, Texas City Hall – Nov. 7
Bank of America Plaza in Dallas, Texas – Nov. 7
CANADA
Niagara Falls – Nov. 28 at 10 pm for 15 mins
Peace Bridge – Nov. 7 – starting at dusk until 1 am
BC Place in Vancouver – Nov. 7
Calgary Tower – Nov. 7
Port Coquitlam City Hall in British Columbia – Nov. 7
High Level Bridge in Edmonton – Nov. 8
UNITED KINGDOM
Trafalgar Square – Nov. 7
Central Library in Swindon Town Centre – Nov. 7
Blackpool Tower in Blackpool – Nov. 7