Cincinnati Golfers for Charity

July 29, 2009

Board members from the Cincinnati Golfers for Charity organization made a $30,000 donation to the Arthritis Foundation Ohio River Valley Chapter during a special ceremony on Wednesday, July 8th.  The funds were raised by the group at a 100 Hole Golf Challenge held on June 12th at Vineyard golf course in Anderson Township.  The donation will support the Arthritis Foundation’s programs and services for families and children impacted by juvenile arthritis.  

For more information about the programs and services available through the Arthritis Foundation, please visit www.arthritis.org or call (513) 271-4545.

Photo Caption:
Board members of the Cincinnati Golfers for Charity (CGC)organization present the Arthritis Foundation Ohio River Valley Chapter (AF) staff and Board Chair with a $30,000 donation is support of juvenile arthritis programs.

Pictured left to right: 1st row- Pete Kopf, CGC; Tracy Jodrey, AF; Mike Stagnaro, CGC; 2nd row- Carol Campbell, AF; Rosemarie Morris, AF; Sandy Haas, AF; Matt Olsen, CGC; Shelby Jones, AF; Pam Fields, AF; Dave Geppert, CGC; Kelly Case, AF; Mike Whittaker, AF Board Chair; Dan Ryan, CGC; Barb Precht, AF.

About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country.

The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $400 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis. Information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-283-7800 or www.arthritis.org.