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There are more than 50 million Americans with Arthritis - 394,000 of them live in Utah. The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. We are focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis through vital information, advocacy, science and community. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for saying yes – day after day.

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Upcoming Events

2017 Walk with Ease - Park City, UT

3/20/2017 to 8/18/2017

The Arthritis Foundatin's Walk with Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. Comprehensive studies demonstrate that Walk With Ease reduces pain, increases balance and strength, and improves your overall health.

Session 1 | March 20 - April 28, 2017
M/W/F from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session 2 | May 8 - June 19, 2017
M/W/F from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session 3 | July 10 - August 18, 2017
M/W/F from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Classes are through Park City Recreation Center. Click on the Walk with Ease icon for more details or call 435-615-5413.

2017 Young Adult Committee - Utah

7/6/2017 to 7/7/2018

JOIN THE YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE
where young adults (YA), 18-35 years old, with arthritis and related rheumatic diseases, come together in a JOINT effort as champions in the fight to cure arthritis.

2017 JA Day Clark Planetarium - Salt lake City, UT

10/14/2017

This family friendly event is held at a location that offers a fun day for the whole family! Kids ages 3-12 will participate in activities led by trained volunteers. Teens will have the opportunity to get to know one another in activities designed especially for ages 13-17. Kids two years and under are welcome to join their parents and caregivers for interactive discussions with health experts and networking with adults who share similar concerns.

2017 Professional Education Dinner - Salt Lake City, UT

10/20/2017

The Professional Education dinner is offered to health care providers across Utah. This year’s featured speaker, Philip Mease, MD, is Clinical Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and Director of the Rheumatology Clinical Research Division of Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Mease will cover the award winning abstracts which were presented at the 2017 EULAR Congress held in Madrid, Spain.

Social begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and presentation will end at 9:00 p.m.

For more information or to register please contact Katie Levine at klevine@arthritis.org.

2017 Jingle Bell Run - Salt Lake City, UT

12/2/2017

Complete a 5-kilometer run or walk with your team members, spreading smiles, good cheer and a winning spirit. Wear a holiday-themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Show off your ugly Christmas sweater.… and be a Champion of Yes!

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Join the Fight

Let Your Voice Be Heard

The best Advocate is someone who knows what it’s like to fight the everyday battles—someone like you. By sharing your personal story of Yes with legislators and lawmakers, you can become part of the solution.

Better Living Toolkit

A Digital Tool to Help You Live Your Best

This powerful resource will help you better understand your disease and take a positive step toward living a life of Yes. Get information, tips and tools that will help you work with doctor to develop the best treatment plan for your unique needs, so you can continue to enjoy the things that are most important to you.