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Be part of history and pedal with us in the inaugural Pfizer People's Coast Classic! Click below to go to our online registration tool.



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2010 Arthritis Road Show

During our ride down the Oregon Coast, we’ll also be delivering our mission through public education programs near our overnight locations. For a full schedule, CLICK HERE to download the full PDF announcement.



Kids get Arthritis too.

The Arthritis Foundation has a 60 year history of helping children, teens, and adults with arthritis.
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Why support the Arthritis Foundation?

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are over 46.4 million people in the United States diagnosed with arthritis, which is over one-fifth of the general population. Their estimate grows to 67 million, or one-quarter of the general population, by the year 2030. Arthritis is a disease that affects people of all demographics, including 300,000 children affected by chronic auto-immune diseases conditions. The CDC also estimates that roughly one-third of diagnosed cases of arthritis result in some form of limited mobility or disability and costs the US economy $128 billion annually.


The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Pacific Northwest Chapter covers Washington, Oregon and Alaska. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.


For every dollar raised by the Arthritis Foundation:

  • 49¢ goes towards funding research approved by our Peer Review Process.
  • 19¢ goes towards Public Education programs, such as our Kids and Teens camps.
  • 8¢ goes towards Patient and Community Services, such as Lifestyle Improvement exercise programs.
  • 4¢ goes towards Professional Education programs, updating medical providers on the latest in arthritis treatment.
  • 10¢ cents goes towards Fundraising efforts.
  • 10¢ cents goes towards Administrative costs.



Meet our 2010 honorees

Robyn Callahan – Team Robyn

Robyn Callahan

Robyn was diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy, a condition similar to rheumatoid arthritis, when she was 14 years old. Her positive attitude is incredibly inspiring. At only 27 years old, Robyn has completed post-graduate training in Chinese medicine at a Shaolin monastery in China, surfed competitively, started her own private practice in addition to working at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and has recently finished her Master's degree in social work at the University of Washington. When Robyn sets her mind to doing something, she won't even let arthritis slow her down.


Robyn started cycling with the Arthritis Foundation's Cycling for a Cure program in 2007. Robyn finished her first metric century in 2007, her first century in 2009, and is aiming to finish the 202 mile Seattle to Portland ride in one day in 2010.


Why does Robyn ride? Because it keeps her arthritis symptoms under control without the use of biologic therapies. Cycling helps her manage the pain, which can be all throughout her body at any time. She also rides to support the Arthritis Foundation's efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis for herself, her sister (who was also diagnosed with arthritis as a juvenile) and nearly 300,000 children in the United States with arthritis.


Have a rheumatic condition or know someone who does? Join Team Robyn and get a free stainless steel water bottle with your registration!


Pete Holder – Team Osteo

Pete Holder

Pete (left), Tai, and Cycling for a Cure mascot Isaac at the 2009 Ride Around Puget Sound.

Pete Holder had a knee injury in his 20's that has been a constant reminder of osteoarthritis pain for over 30 years. Now at age 55, his knee has been bone-on-bone for many years. Pete has done his research and concluded that, if an artificial joint lasts 10-15 years, he may require three replacements in his lifetime, with the last one happening in his 80's. That wasn't good enough for Pete and he's following the Arthritis Foundation's credo to “Take Control” of his health.


Pete also started riding in 2007 with our Cycling for a Cure program. Since then, he's finished his first century and countless tests of endurance including Headwaters Century, Tour de Kitsap, Chuckanut Century, Ride Around Puget Sound, and 7 Hills of Kirkland.


Pete has been on a weight-loss warpath over the last three years, showing up each spring to our training rides leaner and faster than the year before. With every pound of weight loss equating to four pounds less pressure at the knee, Pete has done a lot of good for his health and the longevity of his knee.


Do you have osteoarthritis or want to ride in honor of someone who does? Join Pete on Team Osteo and get a free stainless steel water bottle!



Myth No. 1: Arthritis is an old-person’s disease

While the incidence of arthritis is much higher in older populations, there are millions of juveniles and young adults who live with auto-immune versions of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, etc. CDC estimates show that juvenile arthritis affects one in every 250 children. There are currently no cures for these diseases. Scientists have an insufficient understanding of their causes, genetic or otherwise.


Even in the context of studying older populations, the questions still remain. Why are some people more prone to degenerative forms of arthritis than others? Can joint damage be significantly stopped or reversed?


Myth No. 2: Nothing can be done about arthritis pain

You may think that little can be done to help your arthritis, but this is not true. Some improvement in the pain and loss of function is possible in almost everyone with arthritis. Furthermore, the disease process that may lead to joint destructions can be controlled effectively in most people - particularly those with rheumatoid arthritis. More can be done today to ease the pain of arthritis and to slow joint destruction than ever before.


Many people with serious types of arthritis, which were severely disabling as recently as a generation ago, are now leading full and productive lives, thanks in part to many developments, including new drugs and treatments, exercise programs, surgeries and self-management. As a person with arthritis, your future is full of possibilities that were only a dream 25 years ago.