Tennessee Arthritis News

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Juvenile arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting children, yet it often goes undetected or misdiagnosed when symptoms first appear. This July, Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, the Arthritis Foundation is focusing on increasing awareness of early signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis and resources available for families affected by the disease. read more

Arthritis Walk and MudBugs & Music Festival

2013 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk – New Location and Adds “Mudbugs & Music” event to the Festivities. Community Joins Together to Raise Funds for the Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability on June 1. read more

Arthritis Foundation Launches Public Awareness Campaign in Conjunction with Arthritis Month this May

The Faces of Arthritis campaign will feature public service ads focusing on the harsh realities of arthritis and dispelling the common stereotypes often associated with the disease. You can learn about arthritis "myths" and share your story. read more

Nashville Area Volunteer Chosen for National Osteoarthritis Alliance Leadership Group

January 29, 2013 – Nashville, TN – A local Arthritis Foundation volunteer has been chosen to represent the needs of adults with osteoarthritis on the Arthritis Foundation’s national Osteoarthritis Alliance Leadership Group (OAALG). Barbie Chadwick lives with osteoarthritis, and has become an active local advocate for arthritis awareness and research through her role as the Executive Director of Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation. read more

2012 Franklin Jingle Bell Run/Walk Largest Ever

Franklin, TN – 1/9/2013 – More than 1,300 participants lined up at the festive run and walk event on December 1st, raising nearly $82,000 for arthritis research, local programs and advocacy efforts. This year’s local Junior Honoree, fourteen-year-old Matthew Firkins, has struggled with the challenges of juvenile arthritis since he was five. His Team Firkins Fighters was both the highest fundraising team and largest team in the 2012 Franklin event, raising more than $3,600 with 83 team members. Ryan Chastain was the top finisher in the 5K run event with a time of 15:44. read more

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