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Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City Chapter

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City Chapter

...where approximately 660,000 men, women, and children are affected by arthritis and related diseases. This chapter encompasses 50 counties in the western half of Missouri and includes Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas. Educational brochures, a physician referral list, exercise classes and support groups are some of the services offered to our community.

 

 

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Classic Car Show

Join us on September 13 to see more than 100 classic and exotic cars and motorcycles on display at this great event. Contact us for information on how you or someone you know can get involved and/or display their classic beauties!

National Juvenile Arthritis Conference

Join more than 100 families from across the country who are impacted by juvenile arthritis and related diseases and learn more about managing their disease. These conferences can empower people who are challenged with a chronic disease to initiate healthy actions and behaviors as well as develop attitudes that can promote positive change. More importantly, many people form lifelong friendships which, in turn, decrease feelings of isolation and provide emotional support. This year's conference takes place in Costa Mesa, California, from July 10 to July 13.

Arthritis Self Help and Education

A Six-Week Course that can Change Your Life!!

For people with arthritis or fibromyalgia, living the most active life with the least amount of pain, fatigue and disability involves becoming an active partner in your arthritis care. This means working with your health-care providers as well as learning how to manage your arthritis on a day-to-day basis. The Arthritis Self-Help Course is designed to help you learn and practice the different skills needed to build your own individualized self-management program, and gain the confidence to carry out this program.
Past participants of the Arthritis Self-Help Course have experienced such benefits as increased knowledge about their arthritis, increased frequency of exercise and relaxation, increased self-confidence, decreased depression, decreased pain, and decreased physician visits.
 
July 29-Sept. 2
Clay County Public Health Center
800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
1:00-3:00pm                 
Contact: Carolyn DeLamare (816) 695-4236
 
July 30-Sept. 2
Heritage Center
5801 W 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
1:00-3:00pm                 
Contact: Debbie Cooper (913) 262-2233 x103
 
August 7-Sept. 11        
Palmer Senior Center
218A North Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050
10:00-12:00pm  
Contact: Susan Laitner (816) 325-7189
 
August 11- September 15
Tallgrass Creek
13800 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223
Contact: Courtney Lockhart (913)-945-2034
 
Sept 12-Oct 17, 2008
Bethel Neighborhood Center
14 S. 7th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Melinda Krautmann  (913) 371-8218
 

2008 Arthritis Walk a Great Success!

Walkers from all around the KC metro gathered in Brookside near the Plaza this past Saturday morning to walk in support of arthritis research for a cure. While money is still coming in, we can happily announce that the 600 walkers who came out on Saturday helped raise nearly $100,000! Thank you to our sponsors, our entertainment, and everyone who came out and had a great time. We look forward to seeing every one of you again at the 2009 Arthritis Walk!

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Art for Arthritis

This year's Art for Arthritis was a record-breaking success! Thank you to everyone that came to the H&R Block headquarters to help raise $60,000 for research for a cure for arthritis. Our silent auction this year had more items with more bids than in years past, and our live auction of artwork made by children with arthritis was more successful than ever before. Almost $10,000 was raised for scholarships to send people with arthritis from our chapter to the upcoming national Juvenile Arthritis conference.

For Photos of the event, Click Here!

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Advocacy

A delegation of Missourians joined more than 400 others from across the country to converge on Washington D.C. for the Annual Arthritis Advocacy Summit. Our delegation of volunteer advocates joined three chapter staff members from the Heartland Region and called on the offices of each of the Missouri Congressional Representatives and Senators to ask for help with passage of the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act, which is before both the House and the Senate. For more information, click here.

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers make the difference! There are many ways to help others -- teaching classes, leading support groups, organizing events and more. Check out our Volunteer Spotlight!  Call us today to get involved with our many services. We look forward to knowing you!

Meet the 2008 Chapter Board of Directors

 
Over 350 volunteers help make events and programming a success for the Arthritis Foundation, Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City Chapter. Individuals from the Kansas City community from prominent corporations comprise the 15 person roster for the board of directors. Click here to view the listing of board members.

Donate Your Car for a Cure!

Did you know that you have the power to help 66 million Americans?  By donating your old car to the Arthritis Foundation's Autos for Arthritis program, you can make a difference in the lives of millions.  We'll arrange to pick up the car and you get the tax deduction!  Call us today at 1 (888) 719-5670 to donate your car and find a cure!

Heartland Region

The Western Missouri Chapter is a proud member of the Heartland Region:

Eastern Missouri

Kansas

Nebraska

Indiana 

Iowa

Greater Chicago

Greater Illinois

Contact Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City Chapter

1900 West 75th Street, Suite 200
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: (913)262-2233
Toll-free: 888-719-5670
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