Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary

2008 Fashion Show Featuring Wilkes Bashford

Honorary Chair JaMel Perkins; Sallie Huntting, President of the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary; Marilyn Timoney, Fashion Show Co-chair; Wilkes Bashford; Lynn Lubbock, Fashion Show Co-chair

2008 Fashion Show Co-Chairs Lynn Lubbock and Marilyn Timoney are pleased to announce the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary’s 2008 Fashion Show featuring the impeccable quality and sophisticated collections of legendary San Francisco retailer Wilkes Bashford. In addition to a gourmet luncheon and runway show, the event features a silent and live auction with a number of spectacular packages.

The 2008 Fashion Show will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008. We cordially invite you to help us celebrate a local fashion icon while also supporting the very important mission of the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter. View photos

BAY AREA ARTHRITIS AUXILIARY NEWS

Preliminary figures indicate that A New Elegance, the Arthritis Foundation's 2007 fashion show which was held on September 27 at the Westin St. Francis hotel in San Francisco, raised over $200,000 in support of Arthritis Foundation programs in research, public health, and public policy. The fashion show, which was a sold-out affair, featured the impeccable quality and sophistication of legendary San Francisco retailer Wilkes Bashford's men's and women's collections. It was presented by the Arthritis Foundation in conjunction with The Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary, and was ably chaired by San Francisco's Judy Jorgensen.

BAAA Celebrates Raising $234,000 through Papillon Ball and Carnevale Italiano!

On December 12, 2006, the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary toasted to a successful year at Simâyof's Annual Holiday Soiree/BAAA Appreciation Party. Northern California Chapter President, PJ Handeland, congratulated and thanked members of the Auxiliary for their dedication and outstanding fundraising efforts. In hosting the Papillon Ball and the Carnevale Italiano Fashion Show, the BAAA raised over $234,000 in support of the Arthritis Foundation.

BAAA Plans to Expand Membership and Outreach/Educational Efforts

As 2006 closed in celebration, 2007 opened with enthusiasm and excitement. Recently, potential members joined the current Auxiliary for champagne, chocolates and conversation at their Prospective Member Reception. In its third year, the Auxiliary hopes to increase membership by 50%. The Auxiliary also plans on enhancing their outreach and educational effort by hosting several educational events featuring speakers from the arthritis community.

BAAA's History and Purpose

More than three years ago, San Francisco's Patricia Sprincin, a particularly dynamic and determined Arthritis Foundation volunteer leader, began her quest to establish the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary. Under her leadership, the Auxiliary blossomed overnight. Currently, it has 65 members. The objective of the BAAA is to raise funds and awareness in the fight against arthritis and related autoimmune diseases as well as develop education and outreach events that improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.

Join Us!

For more information about joining this active organization or attending an upcoming Auxiliary event, please call 800-464-6240.