Wiffle Ball Tournament

Saturday, June 23 ~ 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Fessenden School
250 Waltham St., Newton, MA 02465

Come Meet Wally the Green Monster!!

www.strikeoutarthritis.kintera.org
For more information, contact Margaret at mfarmer@arthritis.org or 617-219-8228

CVS CAREMARK CHARITY CLASSIC

Are you interested in golf?

Possibly thinking about volunteering as a marshall for the 2012 CVS Caremark Charity Classic?

We are currently looking for 50 volunteers to be a part of this exciting action! Your gift of time to the CVS Caremark Charity Classic is also a gift to the community. Proceeds from the CVS Caremark Charity Classic go to local charities, including the Arthritis Foundation.

The tournament will be held on June 17-19 at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington. Mark your calendar and join some of the top golfers in the world as they compete for a $1.55 million purse. For more information contact Michele DiTraglia at mditragl@arthritis.org or 401-739-3773

Better Living with Arthritis Expo

July 14, 2012 - 10am - 3pm
A FREE event for people with arthritis and the people who care about them
University of Massachusetts Boston - Campus Center
100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
Free shuttle from the JFK/UMASS MBTA station, ADA accessible

- Exhibits with free giveaways
- Expert seminars on research, treatments, pain management
- Interactive demonstrations: simple things YOU can do to live better with arthritis
- Options for healthy eating
- Ask the Experts - one-on-one time with arthritis professionals
- Kids Get Arthritis Too! Kids' corner
- Arthritis in Pets

For more information or to register call 617-244-1800 or go to bostonarthritis.expo.kintera.org

Falmouth Road Race

Want to run the Falmouth Road Race?

We have race numbers for the 2012 race on August 12, 2012

Join our "Joints in Motion" team and fundraise for the Arthritis Foundation

For more information contact Robin Maxcy at rmaxcy@arthritis.org or 617-219-8221

Research Announcement

Are you working...and concerned about your ability to remain employed over the next several years? If so, you might be interested in Boston University research study on ways to remain employed while living with arthritis or related rheumatic conditions such as Lupus or Fibromyalgia. To find out more about the "Work It" study call 1-866-269-1027 or email workit@bu.edu

Prescription Drug Survey

Is the cost of your prescription drugs (such as a biologic) a barrier to your treatment? Have you stopped taking prescription drugs or modified your treatment plan because of out-of-pocket expenses? If so, you and your story can be part of the solution to lower costs for arthritis medications. The Arthritis Foundation has heard from many of you that arthritis medications often are unaffordable. We are beginning to work with other patient advocacy organizations to collect patient stories to help us illustrate this problem. Click the link below to take a brief survey to tell us more. Arthritis Foundation staff may contact you soon to learn more about your circumstances. Thank you for joining your voice with ours! PS - Please forward this survey link to others with rheumatic conditions who may also forgo treatment due to high prescription drug costs.

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Our Regional Newsletters

The Connections newsletter is a brief update of recent events and programs.

Click here to read the April 2012 issue.

Click here to read the March 2012 issue.

Click here to read the February 2012 issue.

Click here to read the January 2012 issue.

Useful Sites for Patient Assistance

Know all your options for getting care and getting coverage.

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Arthritis Foundation "Take Control" Bead

Support the Arthritis Foundation with style!

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Join Us on the Road to a Cure!

Want to get rid of that old car, boat or RV? We will arrange to have the vehicle removed, and you'll receive a tax deduction for its value. Cars, trucks, vans, trailers, boats and RVs are eligible in this donation program. All it takes is a telephone call to our toll-free number 1-800-905-4931, or donate vehicle online.

La Arthritis Foundation le puede ayudar

Llame a nuestra línea gratuita de información en español al 1-800-283-7800, donde podrá:
• Pedir folletos y hojas informativas GRATUITAS en español.
• Encontrar su oficina local de la Arthritis Foundation.
• Hablar con un especialista en información para hacer preguntas en español sobre la artritis, tratamientos y recursos para personas con artritis y condiciones relacionadas.
Visite nuestro sitio en español de la Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org/espanol, donde podrá:
• Encontrar información confiable sobre la artritis, tratamientos y recursos
• Participar en los Foros en español y charlar con otros hispanos con artritis
• Mandar un correo electrónico a ayuda@arthritis.org, donde se le responderá en su idioma.

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