Joint Ability

Autumn 2009 Issue


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This is the online home of the Arthritis Foundation of South Africa. Founded
in 1973, the Arthritis Foundation is the only non-profit organisation providing non medical support for people with arthritis, their families and carers in South Africa. It is entirely privately funded. It aims to enable people with arthritis to live a valuable life in all its dimensions through increasing awareness, providing education and offering support. If there is anything which you feel should be included on the website, please contact us and let us know. 
 

Arthritis  Awareness Days for 2010

The Arthritis Awareness days will provide an opportunity for the millions of South Africans who have arthritis to re-assess how they are managing their disease and to review the treatment options available. Arthritis Awareness days aim to support and inspire those with arthritis to positively manage their condition and to raise awareness of arthritis in the wider community. The topics and speakers will be finalised closer to the time, so check back regularly for more details.

Friday             26 March - R A day   
Tuesday        11 May - Lupus Day
Tuesday        27 July - OA Day
Friday             20 August - National Fibromyalgia Day 
Tuesday        12  October - International Arthritis Day 
Wednesday   20  October - Osteoporosis Day 
Friday              26 November - Complementary Therapies Day

 

Joint Walk for 2010

The date for the Annual Joint Walk has not been decided as yet. For more infomation contact the Arthritis Foundation at ( 021) 425 4738

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