CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP, INC.

MOTTO: “Together we can do so much; alone so little. We are a circle of love; let’s keep the torch lit with love. We support each other.”
RATIONALE: We are united by these common 'threads that constitute positive thoughts.

MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP, INCORPORATED IS “To provide support for the individual, family or caregiver; of those whose lives have been adversely impacted by chronic pain, (support that embraces the whole person and that will do the following): “Inform,” “Impact,” “Ignite” and “Inspire” the chronic pain sufferer to remain a productive and contributing member within the community for as long as life lasts.”
RATIONALE: If you feel you cannot understand your pain or illness, and/or hve little control over your treatment, we can help.

MAIN GOAL: To help each member/individual cope with chronic pain.
RATIONALE: CPSG, Inc., Lexington, offers you the "Core" facts! "Let us put the APPLE back into your basket."

LOGO: "WE ARE A CIRCLE OF LOVE"
RATIONALE: Our logo is reflective of both the diversity of the of the people, whom we serve and of the colors that represent ability, goals, and dignity.

COLORS: Blue, Green and White.
RATIONALE: Blue: the sky is the limit, not the disability-we are "Goal oriented, and Enhanced by those goals, notice the hands are reaching upwards.
Green: Represents "Prosperity," i.e., money, jobs, insurance, homes, food, and equal access to the opportunity to live 'Productive', and 'Contributing' lives as citizens within the community; notice the "hands" are outwardly stretched. White: Represents "Purity." "Love" is pure. The love of God is "Purest" of all; and is for everyone! Please, Notice the "hands," they are United! "WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER"

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP, INC., LEXINGTON:
FOUNDED IN 1987
ABBREVIATED: C.P.S.G., Inc.
C. stands for Caring and Chronic.
P. stands for Protecting and Pain.
S. stands for Supporting and Support.
G. stands for Giving and Group.
Inc. stand for Incorporated

WHAT IS CHRONIC PAIN?

Chronic pain is described to be a pain that lasts long enough, or is so intense, to impact a person's normal activities and well being. It may come and go or continue over a prolonged period of time. Pain can arise anywhere in or on the body.

Chronic Pain can come as a result of an injury, illness, or just naturally as a result of aging. This is noticed by the brain to be an unpleasant sensory which needs attention. An emotional response escorts this pain and thus a combination of health as well as encouragement is therapeutic to the sufferer. The incoming pain signals trigger specialized nerve cells in your brain to tell your muscles how to respond.

With chronic pain, the pain signals keep firing up the nervous system for months, even years, either continually or as flare-ups. In many cases, the response is needless since the initial injury or illness is over. Or the cause may be an ongoing condition like arthritis, an illness like cancer or unknown. Whatever the cause, chronic pain often is intractable. The cause of the pain cannot be removed or treated, and the pain itself cannot be relieved Unrelieved pain creates a vicious cycle. It can make people unable to work, concentrate, socialize, eat properly, or sleep. That in turn may lead to depression, anxiety and frustration, which accentuates the pain and leaves the patient even less able to cope with the normal activities of life.

The Chronic Pain Support Group is there to help. It stands ready to encourage, support, and educate. We currently meet at the Kentucky Inn, 525 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY. usually the third or fourth Thursday of each month. In 2006 we would like for individuals and organizations to help us keep the dream alive for those who suffer from chronic pain.

Please consider a financial donation to our charitable organization. A donation of any amount would permit us to continue to offer our services. Those who pledge monthly will be included in our program bulletin. Truly we can accomplish much if we stand united.

Lonnie Cowan
Executive Director and Founder