Welcome to Our Chapter
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
2009 Annual Fund Campaign
Anna Faust, diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2, invites you to make a donation to the Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter's year-end Annual Fund Campaign and help the nearly 1 million people with arthritis in our community. Make your gift online at www.arthritis.org/yearend or by mail to: Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter, 4630 Richmond Road, Suite 240, Cleveland, OH 44128.
Arthritis has No Age Requirements - Article from the Hudson Hub Times
Community Leaders of the Year Campaign
Robert W. Gillespie
Nacy Panzica
James H. Berick
Carol & Daniel Klimas
Rita & Peter Carfagna
Fred & Jakki Nance
Barbara Ruhlman & Roland Moskowitz, M.D.
Amy & Pat Mullin
Arthritis Foundation Community Leaders of the Year 2001-2008 invite you to make a gift to the Northeastern Ohio Chapter and become a 2009 Community Leader of the Year. Contact Cheryl Carter at (216) 831-7000, ext. 113, or email ccarter@arthritis.org to find out how to make a gift to this campaign. Click here for details.
Upcoming Kids' Summit
The Power of 1 - The Voice of Many
2010 Advocacy & Kids' Summit
March 1-3, 2010, Washington, DC
Health Care Reform
What does the Arthritis Foundation say?
The Arthritis Foundation proposes inclusion of these principles in any health care reform legislation:
- Universal Access fo Efficient Health Care for People with Arthritis
- Affordable, Sustainable, Comprehensive Care for All
- Preventive Quality Care for All
- Health Informtion Technology to Increase Efficiency, Improve Health Outcomes, and Facilitate Coordination of Care
- Comparative Effectiveness Research to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs
Get all the details at: www.arthritis.org/health-care-reform.php.
Say Yes to Health Reform Video
Earlier this month, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease asked its Ohio partners to identify volunteers to take part in a video project centering on chronic disease and health care reform. Board member, Terry Manville, stepped forward. Terry's video is excellent and the PFCD in Washington, D.C., is highlighting it and a few others in national pitches to the Politico, USA Today, The Washington Post, and other national outlets. PFCD's "Say Yes to Health Reform" Web site goes live September 30, 2009.
Thank you, Terry, for your continued willingness to give voice to silent millions suffering with arthritis.
View Terry's video.
New Arthritis Radio
Our chapter is a leader nationally in the delivery of Arthritis Foundation programs and services. Honored for three consecutive years, beginning in 2006 wih our national organization's prestigious Reach Award, the Northeastern Ohio Chapter is proud to have the highest documented number of individuals served in relation to the prevalence of arthritis in a given community.
Click on the link to hear a podcast interview about Arthritis Foundation programs and services with Mary Kudasick, Chapter President, and Maribeth Doran Curry, Chapter Vice President. The podcast is Episode 6: The Program Edition, posted on September 2, is hosted by David Martin, President of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
Photo Corner
Take a look at photos from our programming and fund-raising events.
Board Member Terry Manville tells her story of a life of struggle to adequately treat her rheumatoid arthritis at the Faces of Arthritis breakfast on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the InterContinental Hotel, Cleveland.
Speaker DeOnna Whitfield, 25, second from the right, with her family. DeOnna's moving testimonial about refusing to give up in spite of her juvenile rheumatoid arthritis touched the crowd at Faces of Arthritis on November 12, 2009, at the InterContinental Hotel, Cleveland.
2009 JA Conference in Houston - Mansfield mom Sharon Baker & her sons, Brae 9 with JRA, and Justice
Autos for Arthritis
Want to get rid of that old car, truck, boat, or RV and receive a tax deduction for its value? By donating these items, you can help to prevent, control, and cure arthritis. Drive the Fight Against Arthritis by visiting Autos for Arthritis or call 800.905.4931.
Program Calendar
Download our Online Program Calendar to view locations for:
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program *** View Video
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
- Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program
- "Breaking the Pain Chain" classes for arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Free public forums and Expos on a variety of arthritis-related topics
- Other Arthritis Foundation services
Exercising & Arthritis
Physical Activities & You - Regular, moderate exercise offers benefits to people with arthritis.*** Start an Exercise Routine.
NE Ohio Chapter Grant Application Information
The Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be providing funds to support local research. Contact Barbara Marquardt, Director of Public & Professional Education.
Downloads:
Local Chapter Grant Information Memo
Local Chapter Grant Application Information
Quick Links
Ways to Support the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter is proud to be affiliated with United Ways in the following areas:
Ashtabula, Northern Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Orrville Area, Richland, Greater Stark, Summit, and Tuscarawas.
Remain Informed
To speak with someone at the Northeastern Ohio Chapter about arthritis, call Arthritis Answers™toll free at (800) 245-2275 x 114 or (216) 831-7000 x 114.
Arthritis Sphere
Welcome and visit our Blog. We can let you know what's going on in our chapter, and we want to hear from you!
Sign up for Facebook in order to connect to the Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter.
Arthritis Weekly Tip
Joint-Protection Principles
- Respect pain
- Avoid improper postures or positions
- Avoid staying in one position for a long time
- Use the strongest and largest joints and muscles for the job
- Avoid sustained joint activities
- Maintain muscle strength, joint range of motion and conditioning
- Use assistive devices and/or splints
Check out the more than 200 sites in Northeastern Ohio offering Arthritis Foundation Exercise program, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, and Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program classes. Most sites offer AF classes at nominal rates OR free of charge. Click on Program Calendar to find sites in YOUR town.
Wine Tasting Event
Red & White On Thursday Night was an outstanding success. Held January 28, 2010, at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, the food and wine tasting benefit raised a record-setting $95,000 to support local Arthritis Foundation programs and services. More than 700 people attended and enjoyed delicious small plates from 22 of the area's finest restaurants and vintages from five international wine distributors. Gourmet by Design Catering, LLC's chipolte mac and cheese...mmmmm! Board member Megan Faust and volunteer Deb Sherman, co-chairs of the event, and their amazing committee put on an evening to remember.
2010 Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards Party
- Thursday, May 13, 2010
- 6:00-9:00 pm
- InterContinental Hotel
- Cleveland, OH
The strolling food and wine tasting event is one of Cleveland's finest social and culinary evenings where guests will sample delicious signature dishes from more than 20 of Northeastt Ohio's best restaurants and seven international wineries. All participaiting restaurants are 2010 Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Award Winners. The event also includes an exclusive VIP Lounge and a fabulous silent auction. Event proceeds will support local programs and services for the nearly one million Northeast Ohioans with arthritis and fund critical arthritis research conducted at local institutions in Northeastern Ohio.
* General admission tickets - $80 in advance *** $90 the day of the event
* VIP tickets - $125 in advance *** $140 the day of the event
* Reservations recommended
* Complimentary valet parking available
* Business attire suggested
* Blocks of tickets and sponsorship packages also available
For more information, please contact Alicia Hansen, Director of special Events, at 216.831.7000 ext. 110 or at ahansen@arthritis.org
Joints in Motion
Like to run? Want to support the work of the Northeastern Ohio Chapter? Then sign up to participate in the VIRTUAL Joints in Motion Program!
Visit Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation's athletic training program, to receive information on how to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis.
Joint Venture Newsletter
Fall 2009
Please view our Chapter newsletter Joint Venture featuring informative articles and information on our Chapter's EVENTS, PROGRAMS, and WALKS.
Contact Northeastern Ohio Chapter
Toll-free: 800.245.2275
