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Our mission: To improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday
November 8, 2008
7pm-Midnight
Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City
2008 Marriott Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree
Paul Rogers
US Congress 1955-1979 (D-FL)
Award presented by Dr. Anothy Fauci
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
The Arts for Arthritis Gala presents an exclusive opportunity for serious art collectors to enhance their private collections. On-line bidding will commence on Wednesday, October 1st. Please visit http://arthritisdc.cmarket.com/arthritisdc-2 to preview the items that will be included in this year's auction and to start placing your bids. Be sure to check back frequently, as new items will be added regularly leading up to the gala!
For more information, click here
2008 Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic
The 2008 Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic was a huge success!
We would like to pay tribute to the late Jerry Langbauer for his vision for this golf tournament when he started this tradition 14 years ago. A very special thank-you is extended to the Langbauer Family for continuing their support for this event.
Save the date for next year's tournament to be held on Monday, May 18, 2009 at River Creek Club in Leesburg, VA. Please contact Katy Walker Ahmed at (202) 537-6800 Ext. 3018 or kahmed@arthritis.org to reserve your sponsorship for next year's tournament.
Research Opportunities
Researchers in the Washington DC area are working hard to improve your lives and are looking for volunteers to participate in various studies.
Click on the News link to discover the opportunities available for your participation.
Calling all Interested Instructors
Are you interested in becoming a certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor?
Are you an instructor in need of recertification?
There is an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Instructor Training coming up on Monday November 10th and Wednesday Novemeber 12th from 9am-2pm each day. This training will be held in Alexandria, VA at George Washington RECenter, a Fairfax County Parks and Recreation Facility. Recieve a nationally recognized three year certification from the Arthritis Foundation this November!
Contact Katie Sperberg at 202-537-6800 Ext.3339 or KSperberg@arthritis.org to register or for more information.
Need help or information? Give us a call!
If you would like information on the different forms of arthritis and/or related diseases,or you would like to find out about support groups,self-help classes or would like a referral to local arthritis professionals, give us a call. We are here to serve you, so don't hesitate to make a request.
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