Among the many common bonds between sisters all over the world is the support we have for the Arthritis Foundation. This year, Boston AOII alumnae came together for both Strike Out Arthritis! with the Red Sox, and the Boston Jingle Bell Run.
We had so much fun and look forward to future Arthritis Foundation Initiatives. Want to become a member of the Boston AOII Alumnae Group? Information on dues can be found HERE.
Strike Out Arthritis: The Red Sox donated a portion of each ticket sold by AOII to the Strike Out Arthritis! campaign, which “helps fund both critical research to find a cure for arthritis, and programs that improve quality of life for people with arthritis.” As noted from AOII, The SOA! program (collegiate & alumnae chapter and MLB/MiLB events), combined with events that AOII participates in with the Arthritis Foundation and Arthritis Society, raised over $566,000 in 2014. We look forward to hearing how much was raised this year!
Jingle Bell Run – ” The Jingle Bell Run is a fun and festive holiday theme 5K and even better, funds raised benefit arthritis research.” We had a blast taking on this 5k together through beautiful neighborhoods of Newton. Each member got a free t-shirt (and jingle bells, of course…)
Stay tuned for more fun updates – including the launch of our Alumnae Spotlight Series! Additionally, we are continually recruiting new officers and volunteers — if you are interested in getting involved please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com for more information. You can also sign up for our e-mail list HERE!
Roses,
Boston AOII Alumnae