Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary News
BAAA's History and Purpose
Five years ago, San Francisco's Patricia Sprincin, a particularly dynamic and determined Arthritis Foundation volunteer leader who is now Chair of the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, 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.
BAAA Plans to Expand Membership
and Outreach/Educational Efforts
The Auxiliary hopes to increase membership by 50%. The Auxiliary has also begun enhancing its outreach and educational effort by hosting several educational events featuring speakers from the arthritis community. This Salon Series has proven popular and informative. The Auxiliary also fields a team every year in May at the San Francisco location of the Arthritis Foundation’s national signature event, the Arthritis Walk, and last year Auxiliary members chaired both the San Francisco Arthritis Walk and the San Jose Arthritis Walk.
2009 Bay Area Auxiliary Fashion Show
L to R: Jane Inch, Fashion Show Co-Chair; Sallie Huntting, BAAA President; Gail DeMartini
Fashion Show Co-Chair; Lili Samii, designer; and Layne Gray, Honorary Co-Chair
Every year, the Auxiliary presents a fashion show that features the work of some of the fashion scene’s foremost designers. This year’s event included a champagne reception and silent auction, gourmet luncheon, and runway fashion show featuring the collections of Lili Samii. View the video
For more information about the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary, or to become a member, contact Erin Badillo at 415.356.1230.
