Get Involved

Listed here are just a few ways that you can take action against arthritis! You'll have fun, feel good about yourself, and help millions of Americans of all ages!

Volunteer: There are many ways to help others -- teaching classes, leading support groups, organizing events and more. Contact the Arthritis Foundation office near you and learn about how your talents can be of service to your community.

Join An Event: Feel like having some fun? How about some friendly competition on behalf of people with arthritis? Check out our most popular national events:

• Joints In Motion... The Event
• Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis
• Mini Grand Prix
• A Joint Walk
• Golf Events, such as the 100 Hole Challenge

Take Charge of Your Well-Being: Find out about Arthritis Foundation programs and services that can help you!

Donate: You can fight arthritis by making a gift to the Arthritis Foundation. With many options, the Arthritis Foundation can help you act on your values and beliefs:

• Create a trust, annuity or leave the Foundation in your will.
• Make a simple gift
• Contribute to a special campaign
• Honor a friend or loved one
• Not sure which option is right for you? Send an email to giving@arthritis.org. Be sure to include your name and telephone number so that we can answer your questions.

Join: The easiest way to do something about arthritis? Become a member of the Arthritis Foundation!

Become An Advocate: Join a national network of like-minded volunteers who want changes made of behalf of people of all ages with all types of arthritis. Find out more about Arthritis Advocacy Priorities.