I want to mention a couple of great things going on through the PNW Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and our own local branch here in Oregon~
There will be a free Public Education Seminar offered next Thursday, April 29th and the guest speaker is a well-known rheumatologist in our area, Dr. Elizabeth Tindall. I will be attending, even though I do not have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I know that they are different diseases, but I also know that both lupus and RA share some similar treatments and it will give me a chance to hear some of those updates. Please note that the date for the R.S.V.P was April 23rd. If you are interested in attending, contact Janet Lamb at 503-245-5695 Ext. 101, 1-888-845-5695 or jlamb@arthritis.org as early as possible.
“Advances and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis” with Guest Speaker Elizabeth Tindall, M.D.
Rheumatologist, Orenco Station Medical Group
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Doubletree Hotel Portland – Lloyd Center Broadway Room
1000 NE Multnomah Street Portland, OR 97232 (Complimentary Parking Available)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Registration & Dessert Buffet
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Presentation, Questions and Answers
This seminar will provide you with valuable information on rheumatoid arthritis. Common signs, symptoms and scientific basis of new treatments for arthritis. At the conclusion of the program an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructor will discuss self management tips and the importance of exercise.
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
The Arthritis Foundation would like to thank their sponsor Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. for their grant for this education program.
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A Camp JAM (Juvenile Arthritis Matters) benefit concert is will held on May 1st in Portland.
This is a wonderful summer camp for children of all ages and it’s important for those of us who live with illness as adults to recognize how difficult it is for all these kids. Help the Arthritis Foundation to continue this opportunity that so many kids (and their families) look forward to:
An Evening of Music with Susannah Mars and Friends
A concert to benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s Camp JAM (Juvenile Arthritis Matters!)
Please join us on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Wilf’s Restaurant & Bar at Union Station 800 NW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
Show: 8:00 PM Advanced Reserve Seats $35.00 donation General Seating $20.00 donation
For more information or to reserve your seats 503-245-5695, 1- 888-845-5695 or jlamb@arthritis.org
Camp JAM (Juvenile Arthritis Matters)
August 13-15, 2010 ~ Canby, Oregon
Camp JAM is a free weekend camp for children of all ages with juvenile arthritis and their families. Children with juvenile arthritis face the daily challenges of their disease where one day they feel good and then achy the next day. This can be an isolating experience for children at school when they have to sit out of physical activities because of their arthritis.
Our camp allows kids and teens the unique opportunity to learn about arthritis and how to manage their disease and have fun in a supportive setting where arthritis is not a limiting factor. Kids and teens with arthritis will be able to interact with others who have arthritis and form friendships that will last a life time. At camp they will be given the gift of spending a weekend in a place where they can just be kids, not “the kid with arthritis”.
