One way to engage your elected and public officials while also raising public awareness of Multiple Sclerosis is to obtain a ‘March is MS Awareness Month’ proclamation from your city or state. Proclamations are formal declarations issued by a person of authority and generally presented directly to an organization such as the MSAV.
An official proclamation for a cause can be a good way to bring awareness to an issue and encourage people to get involved. There are several reasons why a proclamation can be effective in raising awareness. It can give an issue legitimacy and credibility. When a government official or other respected organization issues a proclamation, it shows that they believe the issue is important. This can help to persuade others to pay attention to the issue and take it seriously.
A proclamation can also be a great way to get media attention for your cause. Many news organizations cover proclamations, especially those issued by government officials. This can help to get the word out about the issue to a wide audience.
Proclamations can be a way to mobilize people to take action and can often be used to call on people to volunteer their time, donate money, or otherwise get involved in supporting a cause. This can be a powerful way to make a difference on an issue. While each state and city may have a unique process to obtaining a proclamation, it can usually be accomplished through a few simple steps. Denise Ellis is our Proclamations Coordinator this year and she can walk you through the process of getting a proclamation from your municipality by emailing msav4hope@gmail.com Attn: Denise.