Arthritis 101
Arthritis most commonly affects these parts of the body
Joints
Juvenile arthritis affects kids aged __ and under
16
AOII supports this organization
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis is the #___ leading cause of disability in the U.S
1
PNMs want to hear about __, not just facts
Personal stories and connections
True or False: Only older adults get arthritis
False
Kids with JA often require this type of long-term care plan
Chronic care
Name one of our signature fundraising events and explain what it is
Spike/Strike out Arthritis
True or False: Arthritis affects more women than men
Women
Instead if just listing events, we should describe their __ to make it stick
Impact (why they matter)
Name two symptoms of arthritis
Pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced motion, or fatigue
JA can cause inflammation not only in joints but also in this body part
The eyes
AOII has supported arthritis since this decade
1960s
Arthritis affects more than this many adults in the U.S
54 million
If conversation stalls, a good philanthropy related question to ask your pnm is this:
"Do you volunteer?" "What are some causes you care about"
Name one long-term effect of untreated arthritis
Joint damage, mobility loss, or decreased quality of life
Name one challenge kids with JA can face besides physical pain
Fatigue, bullying, hospital time, or missing activities
AOII is the __ largest fundraiser for their philanthropy out of penn state sororities
Second
About how many kids in the U.S. are affected by JA?
200,000-300,000
When a PNM shares a cause they care about, this is the appropriate response
Affirm and connect it back to AOII values
This is the most common type of arthritis
Osteoarthritis - A break down of cartilage
The name of a doctor specializing in treating JA
Pediatric rheumatologist
Name two things the money AOII raises for the Arthritis Foundation goes to
Arthritis research, Juvenile Arthritis Power Packs, Juvenile Arthritis Camps and Conferences
Roughly how expensive are arthritis-related healthcare costs in the US annually
300 billion dollars
Practice! A pnm asks “So what do you guys do for your philanthropy?”. Give your spiel:
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