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County of Monroe
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Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
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The Florida.Keys` ) H` Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
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County Commission Meeting
September 16, 2020
Agenda Item Number: B.3
Agenda Item Summary #7300
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Carol Schreck (305) 292-3430
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring October 2020 as Arteriovenous
Malformation (AVM) Awareness Month
ITEM BACKGROUND: n/a
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
PROCLAMATION - AVM AWARENESS MONTH
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
Heather Carruthers Completed 09/01/2020 11:32 AM
Bob Shillinger Completed 09/01/2020 11:46 AM
Liz Yongue Completed 09/01/2020 11:48 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/16/2020 9:00 AM
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PROCLAMATION
Arteriovenous Malformation Awareness Month
October 2020
WHEREAS: An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of arteries and veins
that bypasses normal brain tissue and directly diverts blood from the arteries to
the veins, potentially resulting in devasting ruptures, seizures or death; and
WHEREAS: An estimated 18 in 100,000 people in the United States have an AVM in the
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brain; and
WHEREAS: After an AVM ruptures there is a 10-15% risk of death and a 20-30% chance of
permanent brain damage after each bleed; and
WHEREAS: Approximately 10-58% of AVM patients have various kinds of aneurysms, a weak
area in a blood vessel that enlarges like a balloon, and is at risk for bleeding or
rupture resulting in possible brain damage or long-term disability; and W
WHEREAS: 50% of AVM patients present as sudden hemorrhage, bleeding in the brain, or a
form of stroke; and
WHEREAS: Access to accurate information, expertise, and community to support survivors,
caregivers, families, and friends in making educated decisions about treatment
and coping can make a critical difference in minimizing risks and increasing the
quality of life for those affected; and
WHEREAS: More research is needed to determine the causes, discover better treatment
options, and find a cure for AVM. Increased public awareness is necessary so
that individuals are better able to recognize symptoms and understand available
resources and options.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Heather Carruthers, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor do CL
hereby proclaim October 2020 as
AVM AWARENESS MONTH
In Monroe County and encourage all citizens to raise awareness of Aneurysms
and AVMs and support efforts being made to help those affected by these brain conditions.
Heather Carruthers
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