Arthritis Foundation Seeks Northeast Ohio Volunteers

From Arthritis Foundation: Are You a Champion? We are all dreamers and fighters, implored by the same goals and impassioned with the same persistence. But only some of us are born leaders — naturally able and ready to take on important roles that truly make a difference. Fundraising efforts. Bringing in volunteers. Making a stand against arthritis. Our most engaged volunteers lead the Live Yes! Arthritis Network as Champions.

Champions support and guide others in their journey with arthritis - directing them to resources, sharing their own experiences and fostering connection points with subject matter experts. Volunteers fuel the Arthritis Foundation, from fundraising to advocating to providing peer support. Arthritis Foundation volunteers work relentlessly in their communities and with the Arthritis Foundation to ensure that children and adults living with arthritis receive the resources and support they need to live their best life.

Donna Casey, an Arthritis Foundation volunteer for over ten years shares, “My journey as a volunteer started because my parents were afflicted with arthritis. My passion to support the arthritis community has led me to accept a board position with the Arthritis Foundation and facilitate sponsorships from key health care organizations. Currently representing Altenheim Senior Living and its support of the Arthritis Foundation, being able to involve health care organizations and key physicians has allowed me to make an impact for the more than 54 million Americans with arthritis.”

Richard Frenchie, Vice Chair of the Arthritis Foundation in Northeast Ohio, has been a volunteer leader for more than a decade. His association was motivated by many of his family members being afflicted with arthritis and his professional experience in healthcare. He appreciates, that through research and medical advancements, pain and suffering are being managed and cures are on the way. His passion and firm commitment to arthritis programs and philanthropic activities furthers the significant impact to more than 54 million people. “I am truly honored to be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the quality of life within our communities.”

The Live Yes! Arthritis Network, created by the Arthritis Foundation, makes connections both in-person and online to empower people to live their best life. People with arthritis find strength in each other, manage stress and take control of their healthcare.

Are you ready to join and lead the Live Yes! Arthritis Network? “We can all make a difference in lives of people with arthritis – the No. 1 cause of disability,” says Darby Schwartz, Senior Executive Director. “For 70 years, the Arthritis Foundation has taken the steps to conquer this disease, celebrating arthritis warriors and raising funds for research, resources and a cure.”