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| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION |
History |
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Overview |
| ARTHRITIS INFORMATION |
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What is Arthritis? |
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Who is Affected? |
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Cost of Arthritis |
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Arthritis Facts |
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Arthritis Types |
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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:
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Above and beyond its continual support work, the Arthritis Foundations are spearheading the push to find the cause of and better treatment and management of arthritis. THE ROLES OF AFA INCLUDE:
Assoc Prof Graeme Jones of Hobart is the current Medical Director of the Arthritis Foundation of Australia and Chair of the Research Grants Assessment Committee. The AFA conducts an annual research competition open to both national and international researchers. This year AFA will commit around $350,000 to research, including support for the University of Sydney's Chair of Rheumatology. In addition, several Affiliates have direct commitments to research within their States, and this year a total of $315,000 will be provided in support of such programmes as:
If you would like more information or you would like to support the AFA Research effort please contact the Arthritis Foundation in your state. Phone: 1800 011 041 |
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