Metropolitan Washington Chapter

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Our mission: To improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Juvenile Arthritis Winter Carnival

2009 Journey to a Cure

 The Arthritis Foundation was pleased to host its 2009 Journey to a Cure Benefit & Auction (formerly known as the Arts for Arthritis Gala) on Thursday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. This extraordinary evening unified prominent community leaders who are committed to finding a cure for the leading cause of disability in the nation - arthritis.  U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd was recognized for this leadership in national health policy with the 2009 Marriott Lifetime Achievement Award. To view photos from the event, click here.

The chapter would like to extend a special thanks to the volunteers, donors and sponsors who ensured the success of this event.  For information about the 2010 Journey to a Cure Benefit and Auction, please contact Katy at kahmed@arthritis.org or 202-537-6800, ext. 3018.

The online auction has closed; although, there are still several works of art that are available for bids.  To view a list of remaining items/packages, please visit the auction's website.  If you are interested in bidding on a package/item that is not marked as "SOLD",  please contact Christina at 202-537-6800, ext. 3016 or e-mail cthomas@arthritis.org. Please note, that this opportunity will be offered for a limited time and that all bids must be equal to or above the minimum bid listed.

Frontline Newsletter Available Online

AFMWC is going green!  For the latest chapter news you can now access Frontline online!  Click here to read what we've been up to.

The Foundation Report

AFMWC believes in transparency and has always remained committed to this practice in order to update our donors about the ways in which your dollars are used in order to fulfill our mission.  Read The Foundation Report to see the progress being made by the Arthritis Foundation.

Want a Cure for Arthritis? Do Something About It.

Grassroots advocacy is key to helping individuals living with arthritis. Not only does it ensure government support for arthritis-based programs, but it helps guarantee funding for arthritis research which will hopefully, one day lead us to a cure.  Many people do not realize that arthritis research will only be publicly funded if people with arthritis pledge their support for the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act. Congress has no incentive to pass the Act if even people with arthritis remain impassive to the legislation. Even children as young as ten are getting involved to spread awareness about arthritis and to increase support for the Arthritis Foundation!  Mikayla Minnig, a ten year-old living with arthritis, recently represented the Arthritis Foundation as well as the 46 million adults and 300,000 children affected by the nation’s most common cause of disability on the Hill.  To read her successful story, visit www.healthcharities.org/chc.asp

AFMWC Offers Free Speakings to Community

The Arthritis Foundation Metropolitan Washington Chapter offers a FREE one hour informational program to businesses, companies, recreational facilities and individual groups titled Faces of Arthritis. In an effort to be of better service and a resource to the community we educate our community about the many facets of arthritis, treatments, breakthroughs in research, programs, services and resources available to those living with arthritis. We also invite rheumatologists to speak to answer your questions first hand.  Read more...

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. 

New Arthritis Exercise Classes!

Check out our newly updated Programs page! With tons of new Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Aquatic classes added you will be sure to find a class that is convenient for you. We now have four classes in Arlington! So take a look today and keep coming back because the list is always growing....and don't forget to keep moving!

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.