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Kids Get Arthritis, Too! More information about juvenile arthritis.

2010 Leadership Forum and Advocacy Summit

Come join us as we converge at the 2010 Leadership Forum and Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. on March 1st!  Click here to look at the schedule and registration information.

2010 JA Conference Announcement

We are excited to announce that the dates have been set for the 2010 National JA Conference in Philadelphia. The conference will be held July 29 - August 1, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Thank you to the Northeast Region for hosting this event.  Look for more updates coming soon!

Contact Alabama Chapter

2700 Hwy 280 E, Ste. 180
Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone: 205-979-5700
Toll-free: 800-879-7896

Camper Applications Now Available for Camp M*A*S*H

Come have a ball with us this summer at Camp M*A*S*H* (Make Arthritis Stop Hurting) as we bring kids from all over the state together for one week of games, horse riding, art, cookouts and more!   Camper applications are now available for children ages 7 - 17 who have a rheumatic condition.

For campers aged 7-14, please click here to begin registration.

For campers ages 15-17, please click here to begin registration for the Counselors in Training (CIT) camper registration.

Registration closes February 15th! 

With questions, please contact Kim Gallops at kgallops@arthritis.org 

Kids Get Arthritis Too...

For the past several years, the Alabama area has been committed to the goal of bringing a pediatric rheumatology division to our state.   We are proud to say that as of Fall 2009, there are now three pediatric rheumatologists at UAB Children's Hosiptal seeing patients! But we are not done!  There are still too many children not being treated by a specialist, and our goal is to reach as many as possible through the mission of the Arthritis Foundation. 

See where it all began by watching our Kids Get Arthritis Too video below and join us as we press on towards reach every child with arthritis in the Alabama area


kids have arthritis too

Randal | MySpace Video

Help raise funds to fight juvenile arthritis!  Visit the AJAI page!

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.

 

 

 

 

Help us Fight Juvenile Arthritis while raising funds for your schoolRun For Arthritis Logo

COME RUN WITH US!

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. This program also promotes health & fitness for elementary and middle School aged-children...

 

 

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Latest News

  • CDC, ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION ISSUE CALL TO ACTION TO REDUCE GROWING BURDEN OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

    February 4, 2010
    National Public Awareness Campaign with Arthritis Foundation and Ad Council to Communicate that "Moving is the Best Medicine" Read More
  • Fibromyalgia Proclamation Signing

    July 9, 2008
    On April 17th, Governor Bob Riley signed a proclamation declaring May 12 Alabama Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Read More
  • Congressman Davis thanked for co-sponsoring the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act 2007

    July 9, 2008
    Congressman Artur Davis spoke during the Alabama State Employees Association (ASEA) convention held in Mobile, in October. Read More
  • Alabama Chapter Makes History!

    March 28, 2008
    Welcome Dr. Tim Beukelman Dr. Randy Cron To the Rheumatology Clinic at Children's Hospital Park Place Read More
  • Valley Elementary/Valley Intermediate School Holds Trick or Treat Trot / Fun Run

    March 28, 2008
    The 5th annual Valley Elementary/Valley Intermediate School Trick or Treat Trot (a one-mile fun run) was held October 20 at 9:00 a.m. at Pelham City Park Read More
  • Local Hero Honored at National Conference

    March 28, 2008
    Cynthia Ducker, Alabama Chapter, Arthritis Foundation was awarded the National "Heart of the Mission Award" at the recent national Arthritis Foundation Volunteer and Staff conference. Read More
  • Local News

    January 17, 2008
     Elvis has left the building! Return of the King benefit raises $32,000 from sold out crowd Mitchell Brown and the Twickenham Orchestra brought their popular THE KING LIVES ON to a sold out crowd in Huntsville, Friday, February 23, at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall.   The concert honored "Aunt"... Read More
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