Arthritis - AOII International Philanthropy

Arthritis is AOII's International Philanthropy.  Since 1967, AOII has raised over $2 million dollars to support the mission of conquering arthritis.  The San Diego Alumnae Chapter proudly supports our local Arthritis Foundation Chapter and the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization (AJAO). 

Why Arthritis?

• The most common forms of arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Juvenile Arthritis) occur more frequently in females.
  
• 25.9 percent of women have arthritis as opposed to 18.3 percent of men.
  
• The adult form of lupus affects women between eight and ten times more than men.
  
• One in five adults and 300,000 children have arthritis.
  
• Each year, people with arthritis account for 44 million outpatient visits and 992,100 hospitalizations.
  
• Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
  
• Arthritis is actually a more frequent cause of activity limitations than heart disease, cancer or diabetes.
  
• Within 20 years the number of people with arthritis will soar. By 2030, an estimated 67 million Americans will have arthritis, unless the trend is reversed.

San Diego Alumnae Chapter's Philanthropy Shirt