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Walk to Cure Arthritis Planning Committee - Cedar Rapids/Iowa City
ORGANIZATION: Arthritis Foundation - serving Iowa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
We need your help! Join the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Walk to Cure Arthritis (WTCA) Planning Committee. The Walk is volunteer led and we need additional volunteers as the Walk continues to grow! The 2019 WTCA is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at Veteran's Memorial Stadium.
The Planning Committee helps to recruit teams, engage local businesses, obtain sponsorship and in-kind donations, help with event logistics, fundraise, and share the mission of the Arthritis Foundation to end arthritis pain by moving towards a cure.
Time Commitment: January - May
- Approximately 2-3 hours per month
- One face to face meeting a month
- Outside work via phone & e-mail
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About Arthritis Foundation - serving Iowa
Location:
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309, US
Mission Statement
Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science, and community connections. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life - and making each day another stride towards a cure.
Description
The Arthritis Foundation leads the way in...
ACCESS AND ADVOCACYPeople with arthritis face unique barriers to care
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERYScience holds the key to finding better treatments and one day a cure for the more than 60 million Americans with arthritis and related diseases. On their behalf, the Arthritis Foundation continues to lead and fund cutting-edge scientific investigation to discover more about arthritis - what causes it, what affects it, what can stop it - and what can keep it from developing in the first place. The Foundation’s new scientific strategy will lead to a faster cure by strengthening the research pipeline and engaging creative minds.
HELP AND SUPPORTThe Arthritis Foundation is expanding our reach to assist even more people with arthritis. We offer trusted information, powerful health tracking tools and ways to connect with others. The Foundation works with health care providers and other partners to strengthen our educational and interactive offerings
JUVENILE ARTHRITIS In the United States, an estimated 300,000 children have JA or other rheumatic conditions. For almost seven decades, the Arthritis Foundation has upheld our unwavering promise to assist them and their caregivers. We’re boldly leading the JA fight, ensuring easy access to life-changing resources, community and care.COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIONS The Arthritis Foundation’s social media communities and fundraising events bring us all together.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Veterans Memorial Stadium950 Rockford Rd SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Business Planning
- Advertising
- Networking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18