Only afewcenturies ago, it was considered “odd” if you were kind and generous to those who were less fortunate. That’s how the Odd Fellows got started: compassionate individualsrepresentingall kinds of tradesand walks of life, getting together to help each other out in hard timesbeforeother assistance was available.Continue readingOdd Fellows: 200 Years of Service
Most Arthritis Foundation donors want to make the greatest impact on the arthritis community through their current and future giving. However, some feel that family responsibilities limit their ability to give. This video shares the story of how Sam, with proper, thoughtful planning, was able to keep an important promise while making a gift to charity more powerful than he imagined.
Every day at the Arthritis Foundation, we fight this disease on all fronts – raising awareness, providing life-changing resources, holding community events and offering other local support – all while funding research that shows promise, not only for earlier diagnostics and innovative treatments, but also, ultimately, a cure.
Please take a moment to watch the informative video below to see how our mission is driven forward by the generosity of people like you.
Continue readingArthritis Foundation Donors Like You Fuel Our Mission
While St. Patrick’s Day might be months away, Arthritis Foundation supporters in nine different markets are painting the town green in honor of over 50 million Americans and 300,000 kids living with arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation recently launched the fallGive Green, Get Greenfor Arthritis fundraising campaign to generate awareness and raise vital funds to find a cure for arthritis. The Give Green, Get Green campaign has kicked off in New York City (NY), Baltimore (MD), Louisiana, Montgomery (AL), South Florida, Cleveland (OH), Cincinnati (OH), Phoenix (AZ) and Minneapolis (MN). Local markets are looking to recruit “Champion Greenies” who can raise a minimum of $1,500 by engaging their network, staff, colleagues, friends and family.