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Each year The Odd Fellows of Massachusetts raise thousands of dollars for the Arthritis Foundation.

  • The Arthritis Ball - The 14th Annual Arthritis Charity Ball was held on April 5th, 2008. at the Crowne Plaza, 10 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA commencing with a social hour at 6PM followed by dinner at 7PM. Lt Governor Timothy Murray was our guest speaker. Mr. Michael V. O'Brien City Manager was awarded the Community Leadership Award. Ms. Mary M. Carroll was awarded the Community Service Award. Mr. Charles Teague, Jr. was awarded the Odd Fellows Award.
  • Anniversary Walk-Runs : The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis. On Sunday May 4th the 6th annual MetroWest Arthritis Walk raised over $8000.00.
  • 6th Annual MetroWest Arthritis Walk: Sunday, May 4, 2008, Natick Town Common, Natick. Contact: pamelaparker@arthritis.org
  • 5th Annual North Shore Arthritis Walk: Sunday, May 18, 2008, Lynch Park, Beverly. Contact: mhalpin@arthritis.org
  • 8th Annual Central Massachusetts Arthritis Walk-Run: Sunday, September 14, 2008, Bancroft School, Worcester, MA. Contact: pamelaparker@arthritis.org
  • 12th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk-Run: Sunday, September 21, 2008, Prudential Center, Boston, MA. Contact: asinclair@arthritis.org
  • 4th Annual Western Massachusetts Artritis Walk: Sunday, October 19, 2008, Forest Park, Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA.
  • The 15th Annual Arthritis Mini Grand Prix -Sunday, October 4, 2008, at F1 Boston 290 Wood Rd Braintree, MA. - Once again the 2007 Mini Grand Prix event raised over $100,000 for the Arthritis Foundation Massachusetts Chapter. Through events like the Grand Prix, the Arthritis Foundation is able to continue its effort in seeking the total answer to Arthritis...the cause, means of prevention and cure.
    These Fundraisers are the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide events that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis.
The Total raised in 2006: $322,535.78
 
The Total Amount Credited to the Arthritis Committee for 2006-2007 : $374,052.95
 
All monies raised for the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation stay in Massachusetts.

The Odd Fellows contact is Clarence Plant, Grand Secretary.

Arthritis Foundation efforts center on the three-fold mission of the organization: research, prevention and quality of life. The Arthritis Foundation currently provides nearly $20 million in grants to nearly 300 researchers to help find a cure, prevention or better treatment for arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation's sponsorship of research for more than 50 years has resulted in major treatment advances for most arthritis diseases.

Arthritis Foundation volunteers serve as advocates to local and national governments on behalf of the nearly 43 million Americans with arthritis. Their successes include the federal establishment of a national institute for arthritis among the National Institutes of Health, increased federal funding for arthritis research and state funding for arthritis medications. An Arthritis Foundation telephone and e-mail information service answers questions from more than 140,000 people per year.

More information about the history of the Arthritis Foundation.

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