Welcome

Welcome to the Washington website of the Arthritis Foundation,Great West Region.  We are committed to raising awareness and reducing the unacceptable impact of arthritis, which strikes one in every five adults and 300,000 children, and is the nation’s leading cause of disability. To conquer this painful, debilitating disease, we support education, research, advocacy and other vital programs and services.

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Throughout May, the Arthritis Foundation urges taking action to change the course of arthritis. From participating in a nearby Arthritis Walk, to improving your health through fitness and nutrition, to speaking out about the seriousness of arthritis – there's a lot you can do to raise awareness and reduce the impact of the nation's leading cause of disability.

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Make plans now to join us in Tacoma on May 5 and Bellevue on May 19 for the Arthritis Walk, a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. Every year we get together to celebrate movement and make a positive impact on the lives of people living with arthritis by raising funds for arthritis research, education and life improvement programs in our communities.

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May Proclaimed Arthritis Action Month

The legislators of the state of Washington have proclaimed May as Arthritis Action Month, recognizing the impact of arthritis and the need for public awareness and action.

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2012 Juvenile Arthritis Conference

We are excited to announce that registration has officially opened for the 2012 Juvenile Arthritis Conference, July 19-22, at the Marriott Union Station in St Louis. The theme for this year’s conference is "Gateway to Better Living."

Join us for this nationwide educational event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. The conference offers a chance to meet other families going through similar challenges, share stories, learn new techniques for managing juvenile arthritis and have fun!

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The Amgen People’s Coast Classic is a multi-day and fully-supported bicycle tour benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis. This ride follows the Oregon Coast Bike Route as marked by the state Department of Transportation, which is graced with incredible scenery and fun attractions. Your vacation with a cause will touch the lives of over 50 million people in the United States, including 300,000 children living with Juvenile Arthritis.

Choose from:
Six-Day Classic: September 9-14, Astoria to Brookings
Two-Day North Coast Ride: September 9-11, Astoria to Newport
Four-Day Central-South Coast Ride: September 11-14, Newport to Brookings

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Azaleas for Arthritis

Send a beautiful azalea to a loved one and help the over 50 million people living with arthritis.

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Gift Giving Opportunities

The Arthritis Foundation's Hope Through Heroes^SM is a memorial and tribute site dedicated to people who live with and have lived with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. This is a place where you can honor or commemorate the life of a friend or loved one by sharing their inspirational stories of hope.

There are many different ways to support the work of the Arthritis Foundation...gifts of cash, real estate, securities, and personal property. You can also help by contributing a planned gift. Bequests (gifts made via wills) are one of the Foundation's most vital sources of income. Memorial and/or honor gifts in the name of friends and relatives are a thoughtful way to remember someone special.

 Please contact Eric Campbell for more information .

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

  ARTHRITIS ANSWERS HELPLINE

1-800-542-0295

The Arthritis Foundation, Great West Region would like to thank Janssen for its support via a Regional Corporate Membership. Through this significant partnership, Janssen will be supporting public education programs, resources and outreach for Arthritis Foundation services across the Great West Region.