About me:
The "Buckle Me Up!" TM National Young Arthritis Awareness Movement is a network of individuals and organizations committed to raising awareness about autoimmune forms of arthritis and the young individuals impacted by them. Through fundraising, education, advocacy and support, the "Buckle Me Up!" TM Movement strives to erase common misconceptions about autoimmune arthritis.
What We Do:
Create a network for support, friendship and mentorship for arthritis sufferers (and similar conditions) and others affected by this disease.
Team with large non-for-profits globally to promote awareness and assist with fundraising efforts.
Educate society on the differences between the strands of arthritis conditions by allowing any person to become a leader or supporter of the unlimited divisions of this movement*.
*Currently we are focused on the Movement: What IS Rheumatoid Arthritis? because the current leaders are RA sufferers. However, we are set up to encourage ALL stands of Misunderstood Arthritis Conditions to start a division under the "Buckle Me Up!" TM Movement. To learn more please click on "Misunderstood Arthritis Conditions".
Who I'd like to meet:
Our "Team Members", as they are called, are interested in meeting other like-minded people who want to be heard and understood. We focus on education, advocacy, fundraising and support. We are patients, family members, caregivers and friends.
Our mission is outlined to:
Bring awareness
Raise funds to support arthritis research
Create a social network of support for arthritis sufferers and the people in their lives
Become a 'subset' or 'accessory' for non-for-profits raising money for arthritis.
One of the largest goals of the "Buckle Me Up!" Movement is to bring a sense of unity and support to our sometimes frustrating lives. Our "Social Network" is the place to come to find where other members are located, to learn about social events and to talk to volunteer "Friends and Mentors".
Read more about us here:
http://bucklemeupmovement.com/about_us
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