Color the World Orange Day

Celebrated on the first Monday of November, Color the World Orange Day is dedicated to raising awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as RSD.

History of Color the World Orange Day

The movement began as an initiative to bring global recognition to CRPS/RSD, a chronic and often misunderstood pain condition. Since around 2014 the observance has been held annually on the first Monday of November.
Over time it has grown beyond a single-day event. The campaign’s supporters encourage use of orange-coloured ribbons, lighting of buildings in orange, social media posts using hashtags like #CRPSOrangeDay, and other visual statements of solidarity.

Why is Color the World Orange Day important?

This observance is important because CRPS/RSD affects many people yet remains under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-researched. Raising public and medical awareness helps foster understanding, earlier diagnosis and better support for those affected.
It also serves as a unifying moment: patients, caregivers, medical professionals and advocates around the world can participate together, using the simple symbol of “orange” to show support and to say “you are not alone”. In doing so it helps build community and hope.

• It gives patients with CRPS/RSD a visible moment of recognition.
• It helps educate the public about the nature of chronic pain conditions.
• It encourages advocacy for research, treatment and support services.
• It creates a global platform where individuals and organisations can join in solidarity.
• It uses the powerful visual of orange to convey visibility and shared purpose.

How to Celebrate (or Observe) Color the World Orange Day

Observing the day can be both practical and heartfelt. You might choose to wear orange clothing or accessories, or decorate your space in orange. If you are affiliated with a business, school or organisation you might light a landmark or hang orange flags or ribbons as a sign of support.
On a more personal level you can reach out to someone living with CRPS/RSD, share their story, or donate to an organisation working on research and support. You might also use social media to post a photo wearing orange and include the hashtag #CRPSOrangeDay.

• Wear something orange (shirt, scarf, ribbon) today.
• Post a photo on social media using #CRPSOrangeDay.
• Reach out to someone you know who has chronic pain and show your support.
• Talk to local businesses or schools about displaying orange ribbons or decorations.
• Consider donating to or volunteering with a CRPS support or research organisation.

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