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Orlando - East Connect Group

Orlando, Florida
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Live Yes! Connect Groups offer local connections, education and empowerment. Adults living with arthritis from our local community come together for professional- and volunteer-led sessions on a variety of topics, as well as fun group activities.   

We offer a place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants become self-advocates, develop self-management skills and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive. 

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Orlando, Florida Get Directions
  • Saturday December 10th 2022
    12:00 AM
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  • Saturday December 10th 2022
    12:00 AM
2022 Jingle Bell Run - Orlando, FL

The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!

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George M. Steinbrenner Field 1 Steinbrenner Drive Tampa, Florida Get Directions
  • Saturday December 31st 2022
    12:00 AM
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  • Saturday December 31st 2022
    12:00 AM
2022 Jingle Bell Run - Tampa, FL

The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!

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Deborah A
Deborah A
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Nicole B
Alicia M
Valerie A
Deeanne Q
Liz S
Wanda t
Erik Q
Madelyn M
Holly K
Javier S
Rich H
Mario C
Blanca B
Mariel A
Letty H
Gail E
Anna A
Colin B
Amanda C S
Johnny M
Barbara F
Candace A
Deborah A
Kris J
Amy F
Tiffany B
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Orlando, Florida Get Directions
  • Saturday December 10th 2022 12:00 AM
  • through
  • Saturday December 10th 2022 12:00 AM
2022 Jingle Bell Run - Orlando, FL

The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!

Attend
George M. Steinbrenner Field 1 Steinbrenner Drive Tampa, Florida Get Directions
  • Saturday December 31st 2022 12:00 AM
  • through
  • Saturday December 31st 2022 12:00 AM
2022 Jingle Bell Run - Tampa, FL

The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!

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Facilitators [1]
Deborah A
Deborah A
Members [26]
Nicole B
Nicole B
Alicia M
Alicia M
Valerie A
Valerie A
Deeanne Q
Deeanne Q
Liz S
Liz S
Wanda t
Wanda t
Erik Q
Erik Q
Madelyn M
Madelyn M
Holly K
Holly K
Javier S
Javier S
Rich H
Rich H
Mario C
Mario C
Blanca B
Blanca B
Mariel A
Mariel A
Letty H
Letty H
Gail E
Gail E
Anna A
Anna A
Colin B
Colin B
Amanda C S
Amanda C S
Johnny M
Johnny M
Barbara F
Barbara F
Candace A
Candace A
Deborah A
Deborah A
Kris J
Kris J
Amy F
Amy F
Tiffany B
Tiffany B

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Tiffany B
Tiffany B
June 7, 2022 - 8:21 PM

Hello, my name is Tiffany. I have recently been diagnosed with RA and I was wondering if anyone could recommend me a good holistic doctor. Thank you.

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Nicole B
Nicole B
March 6, 2020 - 4:04 PM

Hello! Wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is the Kick-Off event for the Walk to Cure Arthritis. Please join us at Rock & Brews (6897 S. Semoran Blvd) from 10am-noon to enjoy food, games and live music. Also if you do not have a team for WTCA, please feel free to join our Live Yes! Connect Groupies team!https://events.arthritis.org/team/21150

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Nicole B
Nicole B
February 11, 2020 - 2:26 PM

Just wanted to share that there is a new "Live Yes! with Arthritis" Podcast. Topics will vary but so far they've talked about things like diets, mindfulness and CBD. If you are interested in checking it out you can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts. Here's a link to learn more: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast?_ga=2.30440127.1271097428.1581368967-785213556.1581368967

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Wanda t
Wanda t
October 30, 2019 - 1:16 AM

Hello, my name is Wanda. I have had RA for 34 years now. I am scheduled for a shoulder replacement Nov. 5, 2019. I was wondering if anyone has had a shoulder replacement? I am kind of scared and excited, but I know that it has to be done. Wish me luck. Thanks, Wanda

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Nicole B
Nicole B
February 3, 2020 - 7:05 PM

Hello Wanda! Hope you are doing well since your shoulder replacement. How did it go? I haven't had shoulder replacement, but have had both hips replaced. It was quite an experience!

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As a partner, you will help the Arthritis Foundation provide life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections for people with arthritis, the nations leading cause of disability. Join us today and help lead the way as a Champion of Yes.

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Our Trailblazers are committed partners ready to lead the way, take action and fight for everyday victories. They contribute $2,000,000 to $2,749,000

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