New Facebook Fan Page for Camp M.A.S.H.

Hello Foundation Friends!

Adding to our social networking site, the Wisconsin Chapter has added a facebook fan page for our camp for children, Camp M.A.S.H. (Make Arthritis Stop Hurting).

The Wisconsin Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation offers a wide variety of Juvenile Arthritis Programs to provide support to children with juvenile arthritis and their families through newsletters, educational materials and Family Day.

Camp M.A.S.H. is our six-day residential camp for children ages 9–17. Children share their experiences and learn about coping with their arthritis in a supportive atmosphere. Lasting friendships are formed that help youngsters feel accepted and understood as they bond with other kids living with arthritis too.

Experienced professional and recreational staff work together to develop the camp program. Emphasis is placed on opportunities for involvement in activities the camper may not otherwise experience.

Since Camp starts on Saturday, why don’t you click over to facebook and search for Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter? Become a fan and then scroll down to see our favorite pages. You’ll find the Camp fan page there, too.

National Arthritis Month is Here!

Hello readers!

There is so much to be excited about for National Arthritis Month! We have a lot going on in Wisconsin that you can be a part of to help raise awareness and funds for important programs and services as well as necessary research.

Here’s a quick overview:

If you haven’t noticed the blog posts for the past couple of weeks on the Arthritis Walk events happening across the state, feel free to visit our website for more information. When you’re there, click on the big button on the right (probably in the middle of your screen) that says Arthritis Walk. You can find an Arthritis Walk near you! There are six left to participate in, so grab those walking shoes and your friends and family to get out and walk!

"Who's your arthritis hero?"

The National Arthritis Foundation is having a “Who’s Your Arthritis Hero?” contest. Just go to this site and download the “My Arthritis Hero” medal, print it off, snap your best photo of your hero and send it to be voted on by the public. Don’t forget to tweet, update your facebook status and e-mail all your friends to vote! Did I forget to mention that the first place winner gets a Wii game system and a Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board?

Have you seen the list of National Arthritis Month Programs? There are over 60 programs across the state that are just waiting to answer your questions about arthritis. Most are FREE! Just click on that link above and you can search for programs by date, city, or geographical area. You can learn about a variety of arthritis related topics from treatments and medications to types of arthritis and ways to move.

Let's Move Together Shoes

In other social media news, you can update your facebook status with what shoes you’re wearing today as part of the Arthritis Foundation’s viral awareness campaign. Visit the Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter fan page for an example! You can follow the Wisconsin Chapter on facebook via that fan page or on twitter @ArthritisWICh!

Have a great first week of National Arthritis Month!

VOTES NEEDED: Community Giving through Facebook!

Chase is giving away $5 million to charities and they need YOUR help in deciding which once get these funds! Simply vote for your favorite charity (the Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter), and then tell all your friends on Facebook to vote, too!

Just visit this link: Chase Community Giving

How to vote:

1. Click on the link above.

2. In the search box, you have two options: by name or zip code.
a. You can type in Arthritis Foundation and then choose the one that has (West Allis) behind it. OR
b. You can type in 53214 in the zip code and then click on our location on the map. (Hint: We’re south of I-94 on Hwy 100) You’ll need to click on “About This Charity” before you can vote on it.
3. Once our Foundation comes up, you can vote for us!

Thank you for helping! Don’t forget to vote and tell all your friends!