We can only achieve these goals with your help. Strong, outspoken and engaged volunteers will help us conquer arthritis. By getting involved, you become a leader in our organization and help make a difference in the lives of millions.
Become a Volunteer More About Volunteering. By taking part in the Live Yes! And all it takes is just 10 minutes. Your shared experiences will help: - Lead to more effective treatments and outcomes - Develop programs to meet the needs of you and your community - Shape a powerful agenda that fights for you Now is the time to make your voice count, for yourself and the entire arthritis community.
Currently this program is for the adult arthritis community. Since the needs of the juvenile arthritis JA community are unique, we are currently working with experts to develop a customized experience for JA families. Get Started. As a partner, you will help the Arthritis Foundation provide life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections for people with arthritis, the nations leading cause of disability.
Join us today and help lead the way as a Champion of Yes. Our Trailblazers are committed partners ready to lead the way, take action and fight for everyday victories.
Our Visionary partners help us plan for a future that includes a cure for arthritis. Our Pioneers are always ready to explore and find new weapons in the fight against arthritis. Our Pacesetters ensure that we can chart the course for a cure for those who live with arthritis. Our Signature partners make their mark by helping us identify new and meaningful resources for people with arthritis.
Our Supporting partners are active champions who provide encouragement and assistance to the arthritis community. Research for a Cure Arthritis has no cure. Our Supporting partners are active champions who provide encouragement and assistance to the arthritis community.
Historical Research Our support and investments of research over the years has led to many breakthroughs. Arthritis Foundation-Funded Research. Our History We have an impressive research history. Identification of Lyme disease The guidance of an astute mother, Polly Murray, brought Lyme disease to the attention of the Arthritis Foundation and scientists when she recognized an abnormal number of kids with pediatric arthritis in her community, including her son. Foundation-funded study on Methotrexate adds interest in using it for rheumatoid arthritis RA and other arthritis forms Researchers first developed Methotrexate in the s as a treatment for several forms of cancer.
Identification of II-1 fundamental to modern pediatric treatment Only a handful of foundations can draw a direct connection between their work and FDA approved therapies.
Enbrel etanercept approved TNF inhibitor Enbrel is a biologic that treats autoimmune diseases by acting as a tumor necrosis factor TNF inhibitor.
Kineret anakinra approved, based on II-1 discoveries Kineret is a biologic that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Cosentyx secukinumab approved by FDA for ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis This biologic binds to the protein interleukin IL A and inhibits the immune response. Launch of four nationwide scientific initiatives The Arthritis Foundation is currently supporting its Scientific Initiatives program to provide funding that goes to the development and rollout of four specific initiatives.
Advancing Osteoarthritis Treatments Affecting more than 30 million Americans, Osteoarthritis remains a huge issue and a serious condition. Conquering Childhood Arthritis The Arthritis Foundation partners with the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance CARRA to not only fund research for disease treatment options, but also to activate large-scale patient engagement to compare the effectiveness of different treatments both in the short- and long-term.
Collaborating with Patients for Better Health Real, patient-centered care is vital in ensuring better health outcomes. Launch of Live Yes! Launch of the largest patient insights program: Live Yes! Insights assessments are patient reported data that measure these three domains of living with arthritis: Physical health questions ask patients about fatigue, physical function, pain and sleep. Experience of care asks questions about self-advocacy and shared decision making as a partner with healthcare providers.
Science View All Articles. Science Scientific Research The Arthritis Foundation is not just a funder of research, but an active partner through four scientific initiatives.
Learn more about these breakthrough innovations. Science Juvenile Arthritis Research Training Videos See the Arthritis Foundation educational videos on the benefits available through participation in research. Science Lee C.
Howley Sr. Prize for his significant contributions to arthritis research. Want to Help Discover New Treatments? Taking part in clinical trials is a great way to give back. Stay in the Know. Live in the Yes. I Want to Contribute. Donate Every gift to the Arthritis Foundation will help people with arthritis across the U. Volunteer Join us and become a Champion of Yes.
Live Yes! Make a Donation Help millions of people live with less pain and fund groundbreaking research to discover a cure for this devastating disease. Gift Planning I want information on ways to remember the AF in my will, trust or other financial planning vehicles.
Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities The Arthritis Foundation is focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing information, advocacy, science and community.
Tell us what matters most to you. Change the future of arthritis. How are you changing the future? Partner Meet Our Partners As a partner, you will help the Arthritis Foundation provide life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections for people with arthritis, the nations leading cause of disability. Trailblazer Our Trailblazers are committed partners ready to lead the way, take action and fight for everyday victories.
Pioneer Our Pioneers are always ready to explore and find new weapons in the fight against arthritis. Pacesetter Our Pacesetters ensure that we can chart the course for a cure for those who live with arthritis. Signature Our Signature partners make their mark by helping us identify new and meaningful resources for people with arthritis. Visit our booth at ACR17 to learn more about our patient engagement efforts, and be sure to browse our online tools and resources to get the tools you need to conquer arthritis!
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