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Did you know you can make a difference in the lives of nearly 50 million people who live with the daily pain of arthritis? Whether you participate in a walk, gala, or other special event in your area, you will be helping find a cure and improve the lives of people with arthritis.
2012 Spring "Let's Move Together" Central and Western Pennsylvania Walks
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. But it's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis.
When you join us at the Arthritis Walk®, you're not moving alone-you are becoming part of a community looking to achieve better health and change lives at the same time.
May 5, 2012-Altoona Arthritis Walk
May 12, 2012-Lewiston Arthritis Walk
May 19, 2012- Hershey Arthritis Walk
June 2, 2012- Pittsburgh Arthritis Walk
Annual Advocacy Summit-Save the Date! April 16-18, 2012
The annual Advocacy Summit brings together advocates, young and old, from across the country to meet with their Members of Congress. Click here to see a flyer for this year's event.
Camp JRA- July 15-20, 2012
Camp JRA is a one-week educational, empowering and fun experience in Millvale, PA. Camp JRA campers are between the ages of 8 and 18, and have arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Camp JRA will take place from July 15-20, 2012. For more information and to access the application you can visit the Camp JRA website. The deadline to apply is April 8th.
Juvenile Arthritis Conference- July 19-22-Marriot Saint Louis Union Station
The Juvenile Arthritis Conference is the Arthritis Foundation's signature, nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. Join us for this three-day education event that focuses on health, wellness and fun for children affected by arthritis, lupus, myositis, ankylosing spondylitis and other rheumatic diseases. The whole family is invited! Specific educational tracks focus on issues relating to parents, teens/young adults, children affected by arthritis and their siblings. Click here for more information.
2012 Let's Move Together Fall Walk & Wellness Event- September 8, 2012
Mammoth Park
Blacksmith Road
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. But it's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis.
When you join us at the Arthritis Walk®, you're not moving alone-you are becoming part of a community looking to achieve better health and change lives at the same time.
2012 Pittsburgh Arthritis Expo
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 10:00am-2:00pm Community College of Allegheny County-South Campus 1750 Clairton Road (Route 885) West Mifflin, PA 15222 Please join us for this FREE opportunity to learn more about arthritis related subjects. The Arthritis Expo will feature vendors, health screenings and breakout sessions on various topics. Click here for registration and more information.
Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp- September 29-30, 2012
Presented by the Arthritis Foundation:
Joy Outdoor Education Center
Clarksville Ohio, 45113
If you register online here, we will forward your camp registration forms. For additional information contact 1.800.383.6843 or 513.399.8094 or email kcase@arthritis.org. Our camp is designed to offer families that have children with arthritis and other related diseases the opportunity to meet other families, learn about arthritis and have a great family weekend filled with activities including:
- Arthritis educational activities for the whole family
- Educational information available
- New friendships, fun camp counselors, and games
View the 2010 Fall Family Camp Pictures
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10/26/2012- Clear Story Studio
1931 Sydney Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
The Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash is a Halloween themed party. This costumed affair includes spooky decorations, costume contests, a silent auction auction and frightfully fun entertainment including music, games, and much more! Please contact Beth Brown at 412.566.1645 and bbrown@arthritis.org.
2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walks
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
