AOII History
This year AOII was founded at Barnard College.
1897
AOII’s international philanthropy partner
The Arthritis Foundation
True or False: Only older people get arthritis.
False
AOII hosts this fun tournament in the spring to raise money for arthritis.
Strike out Arthritis
AOII chapters across North America raise over this much annually for arthritis.
$1 million
These four women are known as AOII’s founders.
Jessie, Helen, Stella, and Elizabeth
AOII has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation since this year.
1967
Arthritis is the #1 cause of this in the U.S.
Disability
What is our fall philanthropy event?
Run for the Roses
Who plans all of our philanthropy events?
Natalee
What is the flower that represents AOII
Jacqueminot rose
This national fundraising event supports the Arthritis Foundation and involves walking.
Walk to Cure Arthritis
The word “arthritis” actually refers to this number of related conditions.
Over 100
AOII’s fundraising supports this specific population through the Arthritis Foundation.
Children
AOII’s philanthropy helps fund this type of scientific work.
Arthritis research
What is the Lambda Lambda Chapter motto
Love and light
Juvenile arthritis affects this many children in the U.S.
300,000
Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, stiffness, and ......
Swelling and inflamation
What month does "AOII Goes Blue Week" occur in?
October
How much money did we raise during Run for the Roses and AOPie in the face this fall?
$531
What are the colors of AOII?
Cardinal red, ambitious pink, and confident coral
These events help kids with arthritis enjoy summer like any other child.
Juvenile Arthritis Camps
This type of arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can start in young adulthood
Rheumatoid arthritis
How much money did the AOII HuskyTHON team raise this year?
Around $59,000
Who won Spike Out Arthritis this year?
Abby's bf (Uconn club volleyball)