The Foley City Council has declared Nov. 2 as Color the World Orange Day, joining an international effort to raise awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS.

The proclamation was requested by Anna Beck, who attended the City Council meeting to accept the recognition. For Beck, the effort has a personal connection. Her boyfriend lives with CRPS, giving her a firsthand view of the challenges the condition can create in everyday life.

Beck sought the proclamation as a way to bring greater awareness to CRPS and show support for individuals and families affected by the condition.

CRPS is a chronic pain condition that typically affects an arm or leg, often following an injury. The condition was previously known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, or RSD. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CRPS can cause prolonged and severe pain and inflammation. People with the condition may experience pain that is far greater than would normally be expected from an injury, and even light touch can sometimes be extremely painful.

Other symptoms can include swelling and changes in skin temperature or color, as well as stiffness, abnormal sweating and other changes in the affected area. Symptoms and their severity can vary from person to person, and severe or prolonged cases can significantly affect mobility and daily activities.

Color the World Orange is observed annually on the first Monday in November to increase awareness of CRPS/RSD. The international campaign encourages individuals to wear orange and communities to illuminate buildings, bridges and landmarks in orange in recognition of those living with the condition. The 2026 observance on Nov. 2 marks the 13th annual Color the World Orange Day.

As part of Foley’s observance, residents are encouraged to wear orange on Nov. 2 to help raise awareness. The City of Foley will also illuminate the Foley Pedestrian Bridge in orange that evening in recognition of Color the World Orange Day and those whose lives are affected by CRPS.

The proclamation was included on the Foley City Council’s Sept. 21 agenda.