Association Solutions client the Interstitial Cystitis Association launched an initiative to obtain proclamations across the country that recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of the IC/BPS cause. ICA Board Members and staff obtained proclamations in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas for 2023 IC Awareness Month. 

Requesting and submitting state and local proclamation requests has been an excellent way for the IC/BPS community to take action. If you’re not familiar…proclamations are official documents issued by government officials at various levels, such as state governors or local mayors.  

A proclamation is issued for a day/week/month in order to bring awareness to an issue (like IC/BPS), event, or celebration. Obtaining a proclamation adds credibility and legitimacy to the IC/BPS cause. When a government official publicly acknowledges and supports a cause through a proclamation, it sends a strong message to the community about the importance of IC/BPS awareness.