Welcome to Texas
The Texas offices of the Arthritis Foundation are working to improve the lives of the 3.9 million adults and 25,000 children across our state who struggle every day with this serious health epidemic. To help reduce the unacceptable pain, disablity and other burdens of arthritis and related diseases, we offer information, events, research grants, advocacy activities and other vital programs and services.
Exercise & Education Programs
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation1934 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 670-6023
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium110 E. Rivercrest Dr.
Allen, TX 75002
(214) 509-4770
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Amarillo Midtown YMCA609 S. Carolina St.
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 376-7021
Upcoming
Events
2013 Joints In Action - Houston Golf Tournament
When: August 29, 2013Where: Redstone Golf Club
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2013 Dallas Bone Bash
When: October 19, 2013Where: Perot Museum
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2013 Houston Bone Bash
When: October 24, 2013Where: Hotel ZaZa
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Get In
Touch
Dallas, TX 75209-6524
214/826-4361 phone
214/824-5842 fax
800/442-6653 toll free
Texas Arthritis News
ABC Good Morning America: Not Even 2, Girl With Juvenile Arthritis Struggles to Walk
Please view this powerful story on ABCNews.com featuring two Arthritis Walk JA Families, the Pruden family from Arizona and the Shultz family from South Carolina (formerly of Seattle). The families share the daily struggles their toddlers face and in the process help remind us of why we walk. read more
Become a Certified Arthritis Program Instructor
Studies show that physical activity offers many benefits for those suffering from arthritis:decreased pain, improved quality of life, independence, physical functioning (aerobic capacity and muscle strength) and improved mood. Become an instructor now in an Arthritis Foundation program like Tai Chi, Aquatics or Exercise and help those living with the nation’s number one disability. read more
MySweetCharity.com: Arthritis Foundation South Central Region Adds New VP’s
The South Central Region of the Arthritis Foundation has just added two new vice presidents to their team. Former American Heart Association National director of Philanthropic Giving Society Karla Baldelli has been named the Arthritis Foundation SCR’s Senior Vice President of Development. Her position is new “for the region with a primary focus to significantly expand revenue development efforts and increase overall results.” read more
Take Action For a World Free of Arthritis Pain.
It's hard to believe there are families whose only wish is for their young child, adolescent, mother or father, sister or brother to wake up without the debilitating pain of arthritis. Whether it’s juvenile arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, or one of the other hundred forms of arthritis, people are living in pain. read more
