Limb Loss Awareness Month

Council has proclaimed April as Limb Loss Awareness month.

Did you know that an estimated 227,000 Canadians are affected by an amputation or have a limb difference? Did you also know that amputations are often preformed due to complications from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and trauma?

For many, losing a limb can result in physical, spiritual and financial challenges that affect how people live their daily lives such as isolation that can lead to mental health issues.

The Municipality supports organizations and individuals committed to raising awareness about diseases, conditions and illnesses that affect all Canadians through education, fundraising and support, and this support only improves the health and well-being of our communities.

For more information on limb loss please visit the below websites:

• The War Amps at https://waramps.ca/home/
• The Amputee Coalition of Toronto at http://amputeecoalitiontoronto.ca/
• Orthotics Prosthetics Canada at https://opcanada.ca/
• The Amputee Coalition of Canada at http://amputeecoalitioncanada.org/