Welcome!
Our mission: To improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Arthritis Walk Donations Accepted Until June 30th!
It's not too late to donate! All Arthritis Walk fundraisers have until June 30th to turn in donations! So go ahead and collect those I.O.U's from your family and friends and help us make our fundraising goals! Remember, for every dollar that is raised, .91 cents goes directly to mission delivery until we ultimately find a cure for arthritis!
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.
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.
Arthritis Sphere
Calling all Interested Instructors
Are you interested in becoming a certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor?
Are you an instructor in need of recertification?
Upcoming Exercise Instructor training class announced:
Date: Saturday July 18th and Saturday July 25th
Time: 12:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Reston Community Center
2310 Colts Neck Rd.
Reston, VA 20191
You must attend both days to become certified.
Contact Katie Sperberg at 202-537-6800 Ext.3339 or KSperberg@arthritis.org to register for classes or for more information.
New AFEP Exercise Class
Dates: June 1 - July 8, 2009
Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Cost: $24 for 6 sessions
$48 for 12 sessions
Location: Langston Brown Community Center
2121 Culpepper Street
Arlington, VA 22207
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.
Contact Metropolitan Washington Chapter
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