Welcome to the Alabama Chapter
Fibromyalgia Proclamation Signing
On April 17th, Governor Bob Riley signed a proclamation declaring May 12 Alabama Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is a form of arthritis characterized by long-lasting, widespread pain and tenderness at specific points on the body.
Governor Riley is joined by, left to right, Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-northern Jefferson County); David Neal, Arthritis Foundation, Alabama Chapter board member; Sandi Falkenhagen, Chapter president; Rep. Pat Moore (R-Jefferson County); Diane Ezelle, who heads up two fibromyalgia support groups in the Birmingham area; and Rep. Owen Drake (R-St. Clair & Jefferson Counties).
Representative Moore, who has fibromyalgia, introduced the resolution calling for the proclamation, which was co-sponsored by Representatives Threadaway and Drake. David Neal has been a statewide spokesperson for fibromyalgia awareness for many years.
You CAN make a difference!
You say you want to help fight America's number one cause of disability? Well, here's your chance. Gather your friends and family and take part in the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide Arthritis Walk. Your participation helps the 70 million Americans with arthritis and chronic joint symptoms take control.
To join a team at one of our walks, click on the desired walk location.
To obtain more information about the Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Walk program, visit our Walk Page
4th Annual Mudbugs and Music Crawfish Boil!
May 31st
2-8 PM
Open Door Cafe
Birmingham, AL
Tickets $20
(children under 12 free)
Benefits Juvenile Arthritis Programs and Research
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Alabama Chapter Makes History!
Local School Holds Winter "Peppermint Place" Fundraiser
North Sand Mountain School teacher Scott Byrum and his students held a December fundraiser entitled Peppermint Place that raised more than $1,200 to help children with arthritis. Thank you Scott and North Sand Mountain School students!!
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to access the Alabama Juvenile Arthritis Initiative Web Site.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Arthritis Foundation Partners with Curves for Women in Alabama: Anyone referred to Curves by the Arthritis Foundation, Alabama Chapter will receive FREE enrollment on a 12 month membership. Offer includes all participating Curves locations.
For more information contact: Blair Newman
205.979.5700 or bnewman@arthritis.org
Public and Professional Education
Arthritis Answers Programs - Free educational offerings by trained volunteers, staff, rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons for the general public, workplace environments, and professionals to increase awareness and knowledge about arthritis and related conditions. To request an Arthritis Answers Program for your organization or workplace, or to find out about Arthritis Answers in your area, contact Betsy Frazer at bfrazer@arthritis.org or 205-979-5700.
Professional Education - Symposiums for rheumatologists, primary care physicians and allied health professionals. These seminars provide timely updates for health professionals on recent research and treatment recommendations for arthritis related conditions. For more information contact: Betsy Frazer at bfrazer@arthritis.org or 205-979-5700 ext 315.
Health Fairs - The Arthritis Foundation offers health fair booths promoting prevention, control, and cure of arthritis related conditions. Educational materials are distributed to patients with arthritis, their families, and the general public. To request an Arthritis Foundation health fair booth for your event or to find out about upcoming health fair events, contact Betsy Frazer at bfrazer@arthritis.org or 205-979-5700 ext 315.
Development - The Alabama Chapter holds signature events throughout the year to raise money for arthritis research and community services. These events include Arthritis Walks, Jingle Bell Runs, Humanitarian Dinners and Annual Giving Campaigns.
What else is going on?
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Get RELIEF From Your Arthritis Pain!
Are you tired of the pain of arthritis? So are the many other Alabamians who overcome the pain of arthritis daily. You are not alone!
Take control of your arthritis today! Call the Alabama Chapter at (205) 979-5700 or toll free at (800) 879-7896 and receive valuable arthritis information and resources. You can also email our office at info.al@arthritis.org
Funding Research at the Local and National Level
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest source of research dollars, besides 
the federal government, for scientists and doctors seeking treatments and cures for these arthritis diseases. There are nationally recognized scientists in Alabama who have made groundbreaking discoveries thanks to dollars provided by the Arthritis Foundation through fund raising events and generous donations. See News for more.
Valley Elementary/Valley Intermediate School Holds Trick or Treat Trot / Fun Run
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Help us Fight Juvenile Arthritis while raising funds for your school!
To heighten awareness that thousands of children in our state are affected by arthritis, the Alabama Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation offers an event called Run for Arthritis. Thisprogram also promotes health & fitness for Elementary and Middle School aged-children...
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TAKING A “STAND” TO HELP MEET A NEED
4 year old Delaney Casselman, who has juvenile arthritis, holds Second Annual Lemonade Stand to raise money for all children in Alabama living with these diseases.
Check out our new cookbook offer! 
The perfect gift or fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation ....our new "Kids Have Arthritis Too" Cookbook for $20. 100% of proceeds benefit programs and services for children with juvenile arthritis. Recipes delicious and tested. Cookbook compiled and produced by the Pruztman Family. Abby Prutzman, 12 years old, has JRA. Her aunt and mom, along with Abby, produced this wonderful cookbook to raise funds and raise awareness for the Arthritis Foundation, Alabama Chapter!
Local Hero Honored at National Conference
Unique Ways to Support Our Chapter
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