Philanthropy

Alpha Omircon Pi's International Philanthropy supports Arthritis, Juvenile
Arthritis and related diseases. The Delta Theta Chapter puts together events
each semester that support our international philanthropy. In the fall, we hold
our Strike Out Arthritis bowling tournament. We encourage the community to
form bowling teams or join an existing team. We work with a local bowling
alley and all the proceeds go the Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation for arthritis
research.

In the spring, our chapter organizes our Strike Out Arthritis softball
tournament. We love for the community to be involved in our philanthropy
projects. We get a chance to meet new people, we always have a great time
and most importantly we raising funds for arthritis research.

Since AOII adopted arthritis as its philanthropy in 1967 we have raised over $1
million dollars for arthritis research
1 in every 3 adults has some form of arthritis
70 million people in America suffer from arthritis and of those, 41 million are
women
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and osteoporosis are
just a few of the various forms of arthritis and related conditions that are more
prevalent in women
The term "arthritis" encompasses more than 100 diseases and conditions that
affect joints, the surrounding tissues and other connective tissues
Arthritis is the nations leading cause of disability
The AOII Foundation uses money raised by AOII chapters to award Arthritis
Foundation Research Grants and American Juvenile Arthritis Grants. These
grants give scientists the funds they need to develop treatments for various types
of arthritis
There is NO CURE