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ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION

History

Overview

ARTHRITIS
INFORMATION

What is Arthritis?

Who is Affected?

Cost of Arthritis

Arthritis Facts

Arthritis Types

Arthritis Research

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

We are very proud to announce that the Dept. of Health and Ageing have donated $10,000 to our total enabling us to reach our target of $100,000.

JUVENILE ARTHRITIS ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP

If you have a child with Juvenile Arthritis you may wish to join our chat group. CLICK HERE

TRIKE AROUND AUSTRALIA

Launched 23rd June 2004 by PM John Howard from New Parliament House Canberra. Completed 10th March 2006 Parramatta NSW.

SPECIAL THANKS

To all of our sponsors and to everyone who helped us along the way.

LARGEST DONATION FROM A SHIRE COUNCIL

Hawkesbury City Council NSW $750. Emerald Shire Council QLD $500. Melbourne City Council VIC $500.

HIGHEST FUNDRAISING TOWNS

Mildura/Red Cliffs VIC $1,591.15. Melbourne VIC $1,261.35. Innisfail QLD $1,165.65.

TOTALS

Final Collection Total: $107,159.85

Days on the Road: 566

Total KM travelled: 67,219

Number of towns visited: 408

NSW Total: $42,763.40

QLD Total: $32,560.70

NT Total: $1,345.15

WA Total: $5,479.95

SA Total: $4,612.80

VIC Total: $10,283.00

ACT Total: $10,089.90

All funds raised will go to our nominated charity:

VIEW THE 'TRIKE AROUND AUSTRALIA' GUESTBOOK

Arthritis is an increasing problem in Australia, with more than one in six people living with the disease. Arthritis is Australia's major cause of disability and chronic pain affecting one in six Australians - an estimated 3.1 million people. However, there is evidence that a significant proportion of people with arthritis go undiagnosed and untreated. American Government studies have shown that:

	Arthritis is Australia's major cause of disability and chronic pain. It affects an estimated 3.1 million people (as at June 2000) or approximately 16.5% of Australians
	Women are significantly over-represented (60.4% of all people with arthritis compared with half the population)
	Almost 60% of all people with arthritis are of working age (15-64 years)
	Nearly 5% of Australians are taking medication for arthritis, and 1.5% will receive hospital treatment this year
	2% of the population are disabled or handicapped with arthritis. Despite this, there are indications that a not insignificant proportion of people with arthritis go undiagnosed and untreated
	Juvenile chronic arthritis affects 4 per 1000 with 3 per 1000 not diagnosed. Juvenile chronic arthritis affects more children than diabetes or cerebral palsy
	Rheumatoid arthritis in particular is recognised as one of the major health reasons for leaving work early

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