FLORIDA CHAPTER UPCOMING EVENTS.......
11/14/09 - MIAMI
11/14/09 - LAKE WORTH
11/21/09 - 2009 JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK DAYTONA BEACH
11/28/09 - PENSACOLA BEACH
12/5/09 - FORT WALTON BEACH
12/5/09 - MELBOURNE
12/11/09 - BRADENTON
12/19/09 - ORLANDO
4/24/2010 - ORLANDO
04/24/2010 - PENSACOLA
5/1/2010 - LAKELAND
5/20/2010 - BRADENTON
5/22/2010 - MELBOURNE
The Arthritis Foundation wants to give each child with arthritis the chance to have an enchanted camp experience.
Camp is always free for the families.
Please call 800-850-9455 for more information.
CAMP FUNRISE
Children ages 8-12 years old
A.D. Barnes Leisure Access Center
3401 SW 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
Call 800-654-1046 for application
M.A.S.H. Camp (make arthritis stop hurting) at Camp Miracle
Beulah, FL
Children ages 7-14 years old
Call 850-471-1541 for information and applications
CAMP BOGGY CREEK ARTHRITIS WEEK
Children ages 7-16 years old
Camp Boggy Creek
30500 Brantley Branch Road
Eustis, FL 32736
Call 1-866-GO-BOGGY, ext. 252 for application or www.BoggyCreek.org
CAMP BOGGY CREEK FAMILY RETREAT WEEKEND
Camp Boggy Creek
30500 Brantley Branch Road
Eustis, FL 32736
Call 1-866-GO-BOGGY, ext. 252 for application or www.BoggyCreek.org
FLORIDA CHAPTER NEWS!
Kelly Skidmore, Arthritis Foundation, Florida Chapter's Vice President of Advocacy was invited to New York to tape three segments on RA for WebMD. I am pleased to report that the first segment is now available by going to and clicking on www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-tv RA in Focus. The first segment is Kelly’s personal story about living with RA. I think you will agree that she is a knowledgeable, poised and articulate representative for the Arthritis Foundation.
RHEUMATOLOGY CLINICS...
The Mid-East Region provides 4 free clinics for the medically indigent, in which rheumatologists, nurses, and physical therapists donate their time. The Arthritis Foundation provides free medical services, lab work and x-rays. The clinics, which meet once a month, are located in Boca Raton, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, and Martin County.2009 FLORIDA GOLF DISCOUNT BOOKS...
Order your 2009 Arthritis Foundation Discount Golf Book today for only $15.00 per book! Order 3 books and get 1 free! Great Florida Courses with free or discounted Green Fees from May through October.TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS...
NEW Tai Chi Classes!
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise form which is most effective for physical and mental well-being. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle, graceful and circular movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. Breathing is deepened and slowed, aiding visual and mental concentration. The body relaxes, allowing the life force of "Qi" (energy inside the body) to flow unimpeded throughout the body. These techniques help integrate mind and body into a harmonious inner and outer self. A person living in harmony is more likely to be happy, fulfilled and healthy.For more information, contact the Regional Office nearest you...
The Arthritis Foundation is working hard to ensure that adequate patient protections are included in any patient's bill of rights. These include access to specialists, such as rheumatologists, access to clinical trials, and the right to both fair and timely internal and external appeals. All consumers must have health care choice and access. Let your Representative know how important and necessary these and other patient protections are and that they must be part of any patients' bill of rights considered by Congress.
You can also contact your state representatives.
FLORIDA CHAPTER LOCATIONS
One in three Floridians is impacted by one or more of the over 100 types of arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation improves thousands of lives through programs, services, information and referral, as well as professional and patient education.
Staff and volunteers conduct patient service programs including public forums, seminars, health fairs, self-help groups, support groups, speaking engagements, land and water exercises, Juvenile Arthritis summer camps and arthritis clinics. The Chapter conducts public education forums about arthritis and the programs and services of the Arthritis Foundation. Professional education and training are provided to healthcare professionals to increase knowledge of the disease for better treatment and care of arthritis patients
The Florida Chapter receives no government funding and relies solely upon voluntary contributions from the public to underwrite significant research and provide vital community services.
The Chapter raises revenue through planned giving and major gifts, bequests and memorial donations and special events including the Arthritis Walk, Joints in Motion Program, Jingle Bell Run 5K Run, Black-tie galas and various other events conducted within the Chapter's eight Regions.
The Arthritis Foundation has funded and sponsored research for over 50 years resulting in major treatment advances for many forms of arthritis. The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is three-fold: Research, Public Health and Public Policy.
Total contributions to research in 2008 - $821,708
Contact our Chapter Office for a copy of our 2008 Florida Chapter Annual Report
Northwest Region
8383 North Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 471-1541 or (800) 578-7183
e-mail: info.fl.b1@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/northwest-region.php
Northeast Region
314 Palmetto Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(800) 578-7183
e-mail: info.fl.b2@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/northeast-region.php
Central Region
13000 Avalon Lake Drive, Suite 302
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 208-1766
e-mail: info.fl.b3@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/central-region.php
Gulfcoast Region
3816 West Linebaugh Avenue, Suite 303
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 968-7000 or (800) 850-9455
e-mail: info.fl.b4@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/gulfcoast-region.php
Southwest Region
410 12th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-3901 or (800) 741-4008
e-mail: info.fl.b5@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/fl-southwest-region.php
Mideast Region
400 Hibiscus Street, Suite 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 833-1133 or (800) 654-1046
email: info.fl.b6@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/mid-east-region.php
Broward/Miami-Dade Region
5101 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 440
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 616-1233
e-mail: info.fl.b7@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida/broward-region.php
Contact Florida Chapter
Toll-free: 800-672-0882
