ABOUT OUR PHILANTHROPY
Arthritis
Alpha Omicron Pi’s international philanthropy is arthritis, and our philanthropy partner is the Arthritis Foundation. Since 1967, members and chapters have raised millions of dollars to fund research, provide resources, and support those affected by arthritis, a disease that disproportionately impacts women and also affects children.
AOII’s philanthropy dollars support several impactful Arthritis Foundation initiatives, including the Juvenile Arthritis Power Pack program, Juvenile Arthritis Camps, the Juvenile Arthritis Family Summit, and the 24/7 Helpline. Our Canadian sisters proudly support The Arthritis Society of Canada, furthering our shared mission to fight arthritis and improve lives.
Arthritis Fast Facts
100+
arthritis related conditions
300,000
kids have juvenile arthritis
60 Million
adults are diagnosed with arthritis
1 in 4
women have a type of arthritis
OUR Local Efforts
We’re proud to continue this legacy of service at Delta Rho! Here’s how we’re making an impact in our community:
In the past year, we raised $5,000 through our philanthropic efforts. Our chapter participates in the Jingle Bell Run in our area in the fall and we host Smoke Out Arthritis! in the spring to support arthritis awareness and research.
In addition to our support of arthritis, locally we support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor and memory of one of our sisters who lost her battle with leukemia.