Our Mission
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Texas is served by our two division offices and multiple branch offices in cities throughout Texas.
North Texas Division & South Central Regional Office
4300 MacArthur Avenue, Suite 245
Dallas, TX 75209-6524
info.ntx@arthritis.org
Phone: 214/826-4361
Toll-free: 800/442-6653
South Texas Division
4550 Post Oak Place Drive, Suite 307
Houston, Texas 77027
tnavarro@arthritis.org
Phone: 713/942-9063
Texas Arthritis Walks 2012
The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide signature event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
Houston hosts the last 2012 Arthritis Walk in Texas on June 2. We appreciate post-walk DONATIONS in your city! Click below for walk information.
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Tarrant County - Free Lunch and Learn
Free Lunch and Learn - Living with Arthritis
May 31, 2012 - Thursday - Noon
Colleyville Senior Center
2512 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX 76034
Speakers: Dr. O. David Taunton, Jr., Texas Orthopedic Specialist, P.A and Martha Earngey, Arthritis Foundation
RSVP by May 24, 2012 to Colleyville
Senior Center, 817/283-7648
Carter Joins Arthritis Foundation as Region CEO
Non-Profit and Marketing Career Professional Provides Exceptional Expertise and Leadership
DALLAS (May 8, 2012) – The Arthritis Foundation South Central Region Board of Directors has named Susan Carter as the new Chief Executive Officer of the South Central Region headquartered in Dallas, TX. Carter succeeds Karen Stern, who recently retired from the Foundation. The Arthritis Foundation’s mission is to prevent, control and cure arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. The Foundation’s South Central Region serves the people of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Ms. Carter has vast non-profit experience having recently served in several key high level positions at Susan G. Komen for the Cure for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining the Komen organization, Ms. Carter owned and operated her own public relations, marketing and special events firm in Dallas, specializing in non-profit sectors, as well as the food, beverage and hospitality industries. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations.
“Susan’s experience and dedication to the local non-profit community proves that she will be a valuable asset to the Arthritis Foundation as our Regional Chief Executive Officer,” said Bill Huff, Chair, South Central Region Board. “I am confident her contributions will further our organization’s commitment to helping individuals take control of this disease. That’s because Susan is ideally suited to provide a strong influence throughout the region with all of our volunteers, sponsors, donors and partners,” Huff added.
“It is an honor to serve our communities in the South Central Region for a cause in which I strongly believe,” said Carter. “The painful impact of arthritis is unacceptable. Currently, 50 million Americans (one in five) are living with arthritis, including nearly 4 million Texans, 820,000 Oklahomans and 372,000 in New Mexico. I hope to make a positive, lasting impact on their lives through my work with the Arthritis Foundation,” she added.
Carter’s appointment was made following a formal board search led by Jim Johnston, Dallas independent banking professional, to identify a new CEO. Joining Johnston on the search committee were: Stan Rickner, Tulsa, OK; Brian Harris, Oklahoma City, OK: Alison H. Moore, Dallas, TX and Pam Massey, Houston, TX. Lon McClimon, management consultant, who has assisted with a variety of organizational and related matters since early 2011, served during the interim and assumed responsibility for day-to-day operations of the South Central Region until Ms. Carter’s position became effective this week.
“I can't tell you how excited I am and how much I am looking forward to working with the Arthritis Foundation to strengthen and grow the South Central Region,” said Carter. “As the population of those we serve continues to increase, we must step up our efforts to make a significant impact on the quality of life. The Arthritis Foundation has a dynamic network in the South Central Region and I feel certain those we engage will embrace the mission and support our life-altering programs and research enabling people to live long and healthy lives.”
Change the Course of Arthritis
For the 50 million Americans with arthritis – and the many more who are at risk – the pain, cost and disability of arthritis are unacceptable. In May — National Arthritis Action Month — the Arthritis Foundation is calling on the nation to change the course of arthritis by taking action to reverse the unacceptable impact of the disease in our personal life, our community and our workforce.
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Houston Joints in Action Golf Tournament 2012
2012 Houston Joints in Action Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 30
Tournament Course of the Redstone Golf Club
Event Chairs: Dr. Bill Bryan and Mr. Jim Dumler
Presenting Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital
For more information, please contact Janice Burns at 713-942-9063 or
jburns@arthritis.org.Learn More
Bone Bash 2012
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Bone Bash is the Arthritis Foundation's signature fun and fundraising event. Texas' finest ghosts and goblins gather in costume or cocktail attire for great food, drinks, and music. Gather your ghostly friends!
Houston Bone Bash, October 25, 2012. Tickets or Sponsorship, Janice Burns, jburns@arthritis.org, 713/942-9063
www.houstonbonebash.org
Dallas Bone Bash, October 27, 2012 6:30pm. Tickets or Sponsorship, Carol Little,clittle@arthritis.org, 214/818-0374.
Meet Dr. Buz Burkhead with Doctor, Doctor - Dallas Bone Bash entertainer extraordinaire!
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2010 South Central Region Annual Report
The Arthritis Foundation, South Central Region 2010 Annual Report is available online. Thank you for your support. It includes current information and financials. To view or download the 2010 Annual Report, click here.
 Previous Annual Reports:
2009 Annual Report
