Women Inspiring Change

press release: On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 the Arthritis Foundation will hold the Women Inspiring Change event to celebrate the incredible impact of women in the greater Madison area. Attendees will enjoy networking, lunch and a program highlighting truly inspirational champions. Women Inspiring Change raises funds to support the mission of the Arthritis Foundation.

Honorees and leadership in the community will be recognized at the event. Corporate Chair Chassidy N. Camp, CEO and Founder of Ladies and Finance, leads an organization designed to empower and inspire women through education on financial matters that affect women. She is very excited to chair this event that puts a focus on women doing great things in the community.

Matthew Squire, MD will be recognized as Medical Honoree. Specializing in surgical care of the hip and knee, Dr. Squire is the Co-Director of the Arthritis and Joint Replacement Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. He is being recognized for his commitment to orthopedic research and education.

In the United States alone, more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children live with arthritis. Costing the U.S. economy $156 billion dollars a year, arthritis affects one in five Americans and causes more activity limitation than heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Funds raised at Commitment to a Cure Awards Dinner will help those living with arthritis by supporting programs, research and advocacy initiatives as well as fund crucial research aimed at finding a cure for the disease.

To learn more about Women Inspiring Change, visit arthum.ejoinme.org/WomenInspiringChange or contact Hana Johnson at hjohnson@arthritis.org or  608-221-9800 ext. 5202

About the Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. The Arthritis Foundation’s goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure. The Foundation also publishes Arthritis Today, the award-winning magazine that reaches 4 million readers per issue.