Arthritis Foundation

Everyone has a story that can help change the world. This morning I had the privilege of sharing part of my story to a distinguished group of people. It was at an Arthritis Foundation fundraising event called Commitment to a Cure Breakfast . I thought you might like to read my speech and learn a little about why Everyday Giving and my volunteer work is so important to me. You may believe that 46 million people in the United States are affected by arthritis. You are wrong. There are many, many more. My name is Roger Carr and I do not have arthritis, but ... Read Full Story

Take a moment and imagine your joints continually in pain. Buttoning your shirt is difficult. Removing the lid from a jar is painful. Sleep doesn't come easy. Now imagine that this pain has been a part of your life for many years. My wife Kim lives the life you have just imagined. She suffers from several forms of arthritis. She has had to give up a successful retail business. Our family activities had to be limited. She is always fatigued due to the emotional strain of struggling with the pain and the lack of adequate sleep. Kim and millions like her need our help. ... Read Full Story

Arthritis-Natural Remedies For Arthritis Relief Millions of people suffer from the various forms of arthritis. So many, that once you mention you have it, you’ll be getting advice from everyone! Everybody has an arthritis remedy that may or may not work. You may find some arthritis relief from the pain-relieving prescriptions your doctor gives you. You may find that over-the-counter medicine works well for you. Those don’t have to be the only options, though. There are many natural remedies for arthritis that may be just the ticket to getting around like your old self again. The Causes And Symptoms of Arthritis Causes of Arthritis ... Read Full Story

Juvenile arthritis currently affects 300,000 kids in the United States. Arthritis does not just inflict the elderly. Over the last three years I've become friends with several children and young people who have juvenile arthritis. Daily tasks and activities that we take for granted are difficult or even impossible for them to do.  I will never forget the first time I heard a child tell a doctor that he could not hold a pencil long enough to take a test and asked what he could do about it. I will also never forget the smile on a teenager's face (and her mom's face) the ... Read Full Story

Image by rogercarr via Flickr I had the privilege of being chosen as a guest blogger for the Charity Mile Blog. My first blog post is a description of the 2008 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk that took place in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Several Everyday Giving Blog readers made donations during my personal fundraising efforts in support of the event and the Arthritis Foundation. Thank you for supporting me and the critical efforts of the Arthritis Foundation. Be sure to click here and check out the article. If you have an interest in Charity Walk, Run or Bike Events, CharityMile.com is a great resource. Read Full Story