Northwestern Branch
NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS BRANCH
Arthritis Foundation
Rockford Health System
2400 Rockton Avenue, Suite 207
Rockford, IL 61103-3667
Phone: 815-971-6380
Fax: 815-971-6455
Email: psolberg@rhsnet.org
Serving: Jo Davies, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside and Lee counties
Lunch and Learn Series 2009
Third Tuesday of the Month
Rockford Public Library - East Branch
12 Noon to 1:00 pm
The Arthritis Foundation presents the Lunch and Learn Series 2009. Please check out the flyer for more information.
Juvenile Arthritis Support Group
It is our vision to create a support group that meets monthly to talk about your issues and to give your children the chance to meet other kids just like them. Please contact Pam Solberg at (815) 971-6380 or psolberg@arthritis.org for more information.
IGNITE the Riverhawks
Benefiting the Arthritis Foundation
July 24, 2009 Game Start 7:05pm
Join the Arthritis Foundation and Ignite, Rockford's young professional organization, at the Road Ranger Stadium to help STRIKE OUT ARTHRITIS on July 24th at 7:05 pm. Help cheer on the Rockford Riverhawks as they battle the Southern Illinois Miners under the lights! A proceed of ticket sales benefit the Arthritis Foundation and help to realize our mission to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Purchase your Riverhawk tickets now!
Let's Move Together Arthritis Walk
September 19, 2009
Belvidere Park - Baltic Mall
In the United States alone, more than 46 millions adults and nearly 300,000 children are living with arthritis - the nation's most common cause of disability. Arthritis is a serious and sometimes deadly disease, but walking as little as 10 minutes three times a day can ease joint pain, improve mobility and reduce fatigue. So why not sign up and join us today?
Jingle Bell Run / Walk
November 7, 2009
MetLife Auto & Home
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is the largest 5K in downstate Illinois. The unique holiday event offers something for everyone, a 5K run, a 5K walk, a fun walk and a costume competition. Our post party features incredible food and drink, local entertainment, door prizes and awards presentation. We are anticipating more than 400 participants in 2009 and we hope to see you there! Register now!
Jingle Bell Run / Walk
November 21, 2009
Rockford Memorial Hospital
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is the largest 5K in downstate Illinois. The unique holiday event offers something for everyone, a 5K run, a 5K walk, a fun walk and a costume competition. Our post party features incredible food and drink, local entertainment, door prizes and awards presentation. We are anticipating more than 1,000 participants in 2009 and we hope to see you there! Register now!
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.


