How many times have you heard people say any of the following: You are too young to have Arthritis. Take some medicine and just deal with it. Let us know!
The mission of The Blue Ribbon Project is to raise public awareness, connect and support people who live with arthritis, raise funds for research & have the Blue Ribbon publicly recognized for arthritis! The Blue Ribbon Project is a group of volunteers that decided to get together after realizing how many misconceptions and lack of awareness, still remains in the public's view of what arthritis i
s. Kids have Arthritis? Arthritis can affect your eyes? There are organizations out there to support people with Arthritis? Or probably the most heard statement is.... Oh my grandma has that! We are sure you have heard it all. The purpose of this organization is to change the misconceptions. We hope to have many people advocate for awareness as well as have the general public involved, so that when someone see's a Blue Ribbon, they will immediately know it is in support of Arthritis. Additionally,we want to raise money for Arthritis research through community fund raisers as well as break barriers for major recognition and sponsorship from businesses, the media and other public outlets. We know as well as each of you that the answers and cure we seek will be found in research. Initially we will be based in the Houston, Texas area but would like to have any and all assistance from all over the nation. Please be patient as we work on getting through the legal road to having a Non-Profit status. We would love your suggestions and encourage each of you to share ideas, frustrations or anything else that is on your mind. Nothing is to small or to big. Interested in helping? Also, please share our Facebook and Web site links! We know you are here because you are ready to take a stand for Arthritis. Lets do it! IT IS TIME!!!
