Welcome to the Arthritis Foundation
Northern California Chapter
The Arthritis Foundation is working hard to improve the quality of life for all people affected by arthritis. Our efforts are concentrated in the areas of research, public health and public policy. More than two million Northern Californians cope daily with the challenges presented by the pain and disability of arthritis in their personal and professional lives. In fact, arthritis costs California $32 billion annually in lost wages and medical expenses. We are a volunteer-driven non-profit health organization, dependent on your generosity—your generous sharing of your time, experience, expertise, and funds.
We invite you to read on and meet us, use us, and join us. Contact us at 800-464-6240 or at info.nca@arthritis.org and find out how you can help.
Let's Move Together
The Arthritis Foundation is excited to bring you news of a new movement underway at the Arthritis Foundation. Let’s Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. To learn more about how you can start moving today: visit the Let's Move Together website and join the movement with us!
Through the Let’s Move Together campaign, we hope to keep people involved in the fight against arthritis – both in their own lives and on behalf of others – all year long.
By joining the movement, you'll have access to a FREE Movement Tracker, message boards, online community, as well as other tools to help keep you committed to moving every day.
Get moving now and work toward walking in your 2009 Arthritis Walk. To sign up for a Northern California Arthritis Walk, please click here.
Programs and Services
Whether you are looking for a water exercise class, a land exercise class, a support group, or a self help course, the Arthritis Foundation has a Life Improvement program for you! Programs are offered in numerous communities throughout Northern California.
Need a speaker about arthritis for your club or organization meeting? Want to help organize an arthritis Education program in your community or at your workplace? Need information about arthritis? The Arthritis Foundation is eager to help meet your needs.
Juvenile Arthritis
Families, friends, and caregivers of children with juvenile arthritis have so many Arthritis Foundation services, programs, and activities to choose from in Northern California, we decided to give JA a webpage of its own! View our new juvenile arthritis page.
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter is now on Facebook! This page will be used for kids, teens, and young adults in Northern California to connect with one another and make new friends.
Please ask us "to be your friend" by searching for: ArthritisFoundation NorCal JuvenileArthritis Programs
ARTHRITIS EXPO 2009
Join the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter and John Muir Health as we present the 5th Bone and Joint Expo, Saturday, October 17, 2009. This year's event will be held at the Hilton Pleasanton at the Club in Pleasanton, California. More
Attention: Your Services Are in Demand...
Share your talents, your expertise, and your time with the Arthritis Foundation as a volunteer and it’s a win-win for you and us! You gain the enormous personal satisfaction that comes from helping others, and we take another step forward in the fight against arthritis. Read more
Joint Efforts
Read the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of Joint Efforts Newsletter
Past issues of our Joint Efforts newsletters
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Quick Links:
- Special Events
- Programs and Services
- Life Improvement Series Program Schedule (Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program,Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program,Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program)
- Physician Referral List
- Arthritis Research Program
- Advocacy
- Support the Arthritis Foundation
- Financial Information
Gifts of time and expertise are equally valuable. Become an Arthritis Foundation volunteer today! If you have any questions, contact our chapter office at 800.464.6240 or info.nca@arthritis.org. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you.
Your Support Goes a Long Way. . . .
$50 Pays the Camp Milagros registration fee for one child.
$100 Covers the cost of 4 free subscriptions to Arthritis Today. more...
HOUSE PASSES LANDMARK ARTHRITIS LEGISLATION
Bill to Improve Lives for 46 Million People, Including 300,000 Children with Arthritis
ATLANTA, Oct., 13, 2008
| Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo |
The Arthritis Foundation applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1283), the first comprehensive, bipartisan arthritis legislation in more than 30 years. More
Arthritis Foundation Research Program
The Arthritis Foundation is America's largest source of non-government funds for arthritis research. Since its founding in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has funded more than 2,200 researchers with more than $380 million in grants. Often, by supporting researchers in the early stages of their careers, we have helped enable important initial discoveries that have led to breakthroughs in future treatments. Read more
Become an Arthritis Foundation Advocate
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter is proud to announce that its volunteer Advocacy Committee is one of the most active and successful AF advocacy committees in the nation! More
California Coast Classic Just Keeps
Getting Better!
No cyclist should miss pedaling down the coast of California through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery in the Arthritis Foundation’s annual California Coast Classic. The CCC offers the ultimate cycling experience along with an excellent support crew. Be one of the hundreds of cyclists who participate in this event as a gift to themselves while raising important funds for the fight against arthritis. More
2009 Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary Events
Fashion Show
Please join us for the 2009 Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary Fashion Show featuring the 40th anniversary designs of local
San Francisco designer Lily Samii. More
Annual Awards Luncheon
Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary's 2009 Annual Awards Luncheon honoring the Northern California recipients of the Arthritis Foundation’s Research and Clinical Fellowship Awards More
Gift Ideas
Looking for a birthday or special occasion gift for someone you know who has arthritis? The Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of items that can help ease the challenges of living with arthritis. Here are some ideas...
What's New?
Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter Year-End Summary
November 18, 2008
See what our chapter has been doing all year to raise funds and awareness... Read MoreHOUSE PASSES LANDMARK ARTHRITIS LEGISLATION
October 13, 2008
Bill to Improve Lives for 46 Million People, Including 300,000 Children... Read MoreArthritis Research in Northern California
January 28, 2008
The Arthritis Foundation is a major supporter of the arthritis research... Read MoreArthritis Foundation Launches Physical Activity Campaign!
January 28, 2008
"Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever." This is the message the... Read More
