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Call us to find out how you can get ARTHRITIS ANSWERS! Free literature available about the 100 different forms of arthritis and treatment options. Call us at (314) 991-9333
July is Juvenile Arthritis Month! Want to help spread awareness about a disease affecting 300,000 children? Sign our pledge TODAY. Help us by promising to tell ten people kids get arthritis, too, during the month of July!
Also, check out our new Kids Get Arthritis, Too Website--a cool new place for children living with arthritis to connect with other children, play fun games, share his or her story and great resources for parents.
Check out the interview on KSDK featuring our Hero of the Year Gabrielle "GiGi" Lewis and her mother, Chrissy.
Thank you to everyone who made the St. Louis, St. Charles, Hermann, and Fairview Heights Walks successful! With your help we raised more than $160,000 for arthritis research, advocacy, patient education and programs and services. Thanks to all our sponsors especially Pfizer, Stifel Nicolaus and Humana!
View photos from each event:
Hermann St. Charles St. Louis Fairview Heights
Meet our 2008 Honoree Gi Gi Lewis. She was diagnosed with arthritis at only 2-years-old.
Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with arthritis and you need someone to talk to?
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Meet Sam. Watch how arthritis took away precious moments of his childhood and caused joint deformity. Then watch how research--funded by your support of the Arthritis Foundation-gave his childhood back.
Then check out our new YouTube page to watch how arthritis affects lives everyday.
Q&A with Volunteer Brad Pittenger
How long have you volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation?
4 years
Why the Arthritis Foundation?
We became exposed to the AF through Cabin Fever. We have a daughter who was diagnosed 4 years ago, at the age of 2, with JRA. Cabin Fever was an awesome experience where we could network and talk with other parents of kids with JRA. We were also exposed to education regarding JRA. We had no idea prior to Kate’s diagnosis that kids can get arthritis.
What makes you passionate about the Foundation?
They provide resources and programs for people and families with arthritis.
Why continue to volunteer?
We are able to help raise money to fight arthritis, increase awareness of JRA and help other parents going through those first scary months after diagnosis. Most of the money we raise, stays right here in
Why should other people volunteer with the Foundation?
Arthritis is the number one cause of disability. There are more kids affected and those with Juvenile Diabetes and Cerebral Palsy combined! Arthritis isn’t an old persons disease causing discomfort – for some, it is a debilitating, life changing disease that can sometimes be fatal!
Most memorable experience while working with the Foundation?
Our first Cabin Fever – seeing the kids – all kids including the ones affected directly and the ones affected indirectly (siblings) treated the same while having a great time. At the same time, parents learn about real world treatments and methods to deal with the disease. We learn from other parents what has worked for their children. Things such as how to give injections w/ less stress, how to get off steroids w/o relapse, etc. Sometimes traditional methods don’t work with these kids and learning from other parents what has worked with their kids is invaluable.
Upcoming Forums: Contact Ann Mangelsdorf at 314-991-9333 for more information or to RSVP for one of the forums. Each forum is free and refreshments will be served.
Sept. 24
Speakers: Maria Vintimilla, M.D. Rheumatologist,
Oct. 8,
Speaker: Steven Baak, M.D. Rheumatologist
Oct. 15,
Speaker: Steven Sides, D.O. Rheumatologist
Oct. 16,
Speaker: Celso Velazquez, M.D. Rheumatologist
Arthritis is expected to increase 40% by 2030 (from 46 million to 67 million). Read about the "Live Like Your Life Depends on It" campaign and see how you can prevent or live better with chronic disease, including arthritis.
Find out how the Top Ten Arthritis Advances of 2007 can help you.
The Arthritis Foundation turns 60 this year!
Read milestones of our amazing journey and accomplishments in helping further arthritis research and helping those living with the disease.
Looking for volunteer opportunities?
Contact Kim Rosenthal at 314-991-9333 or email her at krosenth@arthritis.org for more information or attend one of the following orientation dates at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapter office (9433 Olive Blvd., St. Louis):
August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3
Join the Eastern Missouri Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation in the local fight against arthritis and related diseases. Learn how you can have fun and help the one in three Missourians affected by arthritis, a life changing and sometimes life threatening condition. ways to volunteer in the Eastern Missouri chapter's area.
Get information on becoming an advocate to help inform legislators on the importance of finding a cure for this dramatically increasing disease. Get involved in local events to help raise money and show support for local sufferers. Attend free, educational forum programs featuring rheumatologists and other health care professionals as speakers.
Make a donation to help fund research and local events.
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Upcoming Events
Nov. 23-Jingle Bell Run St. Louis
Dec. 6-Jingle Bell Run Columbia
Dec. 6-Jingle Bell Run Metro East
Dec. 6-Silver Ball
Dec. 13-Jingle Bell Run Cape Girardeau
The Eastern Missouri Chapter is proud to be a part of the Heartland Region:
Contact Eastern Missouri Chapter
Toll-free: (800)406-2491
