Arthritis Foundation

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Basic Information

Address: 555 Route 1 South Suite 320 Iselin, NJ 08830
Phone Number: 732.283.4300 x331
Director: Darra Lipper, Community Manager, Monmouth & Ocean Counties

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Arthritis
Clearances Required: No
Background Check: No
Mission Statement:

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Program History:

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life of the over 1.7 million people in New Jersey who are affected by arthritis.

Events:

2011 Monmouth/Ocean Arthritis Walk
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Historical Allaire State Park
Wall Township, NJ

Join us for a fun filled morning of exercise for a great cause. We will be walking in the beautiful Historical Village of Allaire State Park. You will be greeted with clowns, food, music, vendors and much more! Remember, Motion is the Lotion for your joints so please come on out and make a difference in the lives of people affected by arthritis!

The following volunteer areas have positions that are available:

* Team Recruitment
* Sponsorship
* Logistics - route, registration, etc.
* Fundraising
* Day of Event Cheering Squad

Please contact Darra if you are interested and would like additional details. We would love to have you join our planning team!!

Additional Information:

There are 46 million Americans living with arthritis today; 300,000 of
them being children. Help us in our mission to prevent, control and cure
arthritis by participating at one of our fun and festive Walks or Runs!

For more information about arthritis and the New Jersey Chapter
programs, services and events, please visit us online:

www.arthritis.org/chapters/new-jersey

Join us on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iselin-NJ/Arthritis-Foundation-New-Jersey-
Chapter/66746119765

And on Twitter! http://twitter.com/ArthritisNJ