For the Cause
Read the stories of people who have raised awareness of arthritis through their work and achievements.
An Arthritis Foundation volunteer saw the best in people at the worst of times.
Rheumatoid arthritis almost stole her life. Now she's in control, fighting back as an advocate and author.
Putting a positive spin on arthritis.
Mrs. Georgia 2008 has a passion for helping kids with JA. She tells them, "I feel like you do."
Rheumatoid arthritis didn't stop Kathy Lubbers from walking a 26-mile marathon. Her sister tells the story.
Miss Michigan 2011 turns her juvenile arthritis story into a message of hope.
Arthritis Researchers share how their lives outside the lab inspires their scientific work.
A family shares the story of their young son's experience advocating for children with arthritis.
The concert pianist shares his insights on coping with arthritis and how he chose to tell the world about his diagnosis.
After years of being active, Pat Messer didn’t let RA stop her from planning the thrill ride of a lifetime.
How optimism, faith and joy make Walk With Ease classes a moving experience.
Convincing people with arthritis to exercise is her job. Now she has to practice what she preaches.
Decades after retiring from baseball, Hank Aaron was diagnosed with severe knee osteoarthritis. Since then, a new treatment has lead to a new lease on life for “The Hammer.”
'Little Man Sam' celebrates a birthday.
Twenty-one-year-old ultra-marathoner Patrick McGlade runs across America to raise awareness about juvenile arthritis and funds for the Arthritis Foundation.
David Shuey celebrated his 60th birthday and honored his mother with an epic bike trip across America to raise money for arthritis research.