Tennessee Arthritis News

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

New Video Tells Our JA Story!

The Arthritis Foundation has made strides in access to care for children and teens with Juvenile Arthritis across the Southeast. Watch our new video that outlines the impact of our contributions, and join us as we take new directions to help children and families. 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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