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    What's happening in Florida

    Contact(s) for the market
    Mariel Armitage
    Associate Director
    Lauren Rader
    Regional Operations Manager

    All donations should be directed to our National Mail Center. Complete and include this Donation Form to ensure your contribution is applied to your local Arthritis Foundation fundraising efforts.

    National Mail Center

    Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30309

    Live Yes! Connect Groups

    Looking to meet other people who understand what daily life with arthritis is really like? Looking for support, encouragement or just a bit of fun? Live Yes! Connect Groups bring together people with arthritis, friends, loved ones and caregivers for fun social and informative educational events and activities focused on mutual support and positive coping strategies for living well. 

    Through your local Live Yes! Connect Group, you can gain the knowledge and resilience to be an empowered patient — who doesn’t just survive life with arthritis but also  THRIVES. 

    Arthritis Helpline

    We're here to provide support when you need it most.

    Learn More

    Jingle Bell Run

    For 40 festive years, Jingle Bell Run has been a fun way to raise funds that support the arthritis community. Be there with bells on!

    Find an Event

    Pathways Conference

    Join others who want to be a force for the arthritis community — from the newly involved to seasoned volunteers — at the Arthritis Foundation’s Pathways Conference.

    Register Today

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    Your Source for Planning the Future

    Arthritis patients and families face many financial concerns. We are happy to provide information, resources and even trained professionals to answer questions and help in your planning efforts.

    Financial Planning

    Florida Advocacy

    Advocates for The Arthritis Foundation are made up of thousands of people, just like you, who care about making a difference in the lives of people with arthritis. Help break down barriers to care for patients in our state by raising awareness through advocacy.

    Florida Advocacy
    Action Center
    Advocacy 101

    A Home for Families

    For families living with arthritis and related diseases, the Arthritis Foundation is a refuge. Easily find life-changing resources and meet other families and experts who understand. Best of all, know you’re not alone.

    Local Juvenile Arthritis
    JA Camps
    JA Family Summit

    Gabrielle's Story

    Gabrielle's Story

    Gabrielle and her family are mentors for other JA families. They actively raise awareness in the community and are true arthritis champions working to help all Arthritis Warriors.

    Read about Gabrielle

    Linda's Story

    Linda's Story

    Every night, Linda prepares her clothing, lunches and anything else she may need for the next day. It’s not because she’s organized. It’s because she knows she’ll be slow and stiff in the morning.

    Read about Linda

    Michelle's Story

    Michelle's Story

    Michelle was in pain most of her childhood. For years, her psoriatic arthritis went undiagnosed. Her health continued to decline and she became lost. Finally, Michelle decided to take action.

    Read about Michelle

    Stay in the Know. Live in the Yes.

    Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your interests, you’ll receive emails packed with the latest information and resources to live your best life and connect with others.