The Arthritis Foundation works to provide information and resources, improve access to care, make advancements in scientific research and offer opportunities for community connections.

[2] In addition, the organization advocates for changes to health care policies, legislation and government-funded research to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by arthritis.

Participating celebrities included Betty White, Allen Ludden, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, George Burns, Carol Burnett and many others.

In 2017, the Arthritis Foundation was the benefactor of nearly $1 million in donations and prize money from The New Celebrity Apprentice on NBC, led by actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Comedian and American Ninja Warrior host Matt Iseman was the season’s winner, beating musician Boy George in the final competition.

Your Exercise Solution consists of a series of videos users can access to customize personal plans for movement goals, including modifications for specific conditions and limitations.

They continue to urge elected officials to join the Congressional Arthritis Caucus,[4] chaired by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA).

Nationwide activities include Walk to Cure Arthritis, Jingle Bell Run/Walk, the California Coast Classic Bike Tour and other fundraising events.

Each summer, this four-day conference brings together families from across the country who have a child diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or related childhood rheumatic condition.

The Arthritis Foundation receives funding from its corporate partners, including AbbVie, Alpha Omicron Pi, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, American Physical Therapy Association, Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Janssen, Novartis, Organon, Pfizer, Tylenol and UCB.