CRPS Awareness - The Purple Bucket Foundation Inc.

The Purple Bucket Foundation Inc. is Australia's first charity and not for profit organisation, seeking to raise awareness for those living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and other Chronic Pain conditions as well as support for their families and others.

Our Objectives are:

* To research and collect information on all matters of interest for persons suffering from CRPS and other Chronic Pain conditions.

* To research and collect information which may assist persons suffering from CRPS and other Chronic Pain conditions manage their pain.

* To raise awareness in the broader community about CRPS, and in doing so increase the chances of early diagnoses, and early intervention.

* To print brochures and flyers, and make these available in appropriate locations, to increase awareness of the availability of support networks for those suffering with CRPS.

* To raise awareness within the areas of sports medicine, first aid, and general injury referral areas regarding the correct treatment for suspected nerve injury / damage.

* To conduct or control such forms of entertainment from time to time as would add to the pleasure of members and their guests.

* To supply information as to the location of health care professionals specializing in Chronic Pain conditions, particularly CRPS.

* To raise money, or enable access to the opportunity of such, to give members the access to alternative pain management.

* To raise money for Australian CRPS research as meets membership approval.

* Generally to carry on, do or assist in all or any matters which The Foundation may deem fit for the encouragement of members.