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Who we are
Who we are
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana is the only local nonprofit organization providing information, services
and support to people with arthritis in the greater Baton Rouge area. Our mission is to improve lives through continuing
community service, education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
You can also look at some recent photos of the board and staff.
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Staff Karen Kennedy Executive Director Caroline Messenger Office Administrator |
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Location 5222 Summa Court Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: (225) 761-8230 Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736 FAX: (225) 761-8520 |
2007 Board of Directors
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Sharon Holder, Chair Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Robin Mayhall, Vice Chair Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Steven Winkler, Secretary/Treasurer Brad Bourgeois Debbie Bueche, O.T. Baton Rouge Physical Therapy Fran Bussie John Paul Funes Stearis Corporation Michael Lavin, R.N., BSN Lance Leger, R.N., BSN Abbott Immunology Dr. Stephen Lindsey Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Sara McGriff Louisiana Office of the Attorney General Patrick Mockler Mockler Beverage Budweiser |
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Above: At the AAOLA's 2007 Annual Meeting, Vice Chair Dr. Stephen Pollet (left) talks with CEO Karen Kennnedy and board member Phil Waterman. Visit our photo gallery to see more pics!
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Our history
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana was founded in February 2004 with initial funding from the Capital Area United Way and Special Children's Foundation by a group of arthritis patients, people affected by arthritis in their families, and health care providers who work with arthritis patients. After the closing of the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, these community leaders were determined to provide the support, information, and services that people with arthritis and related diseases need.
Today, the AAOLA is a United Way agency primarily serving the greater Baton Rouge area, with plans to expand throughout South Louisiana.
The AAOLA produces Camp J.A.M. (Juvenile Arthritis & Me) annually for children and teens with arthritis and their families. We also hold an annual Team Up for Arthritis walk and fun run and an annual Tribute to Excellence Gala to raise funds for our programs and services. The 2007 Gala honored Price and Shirley LeBlanc and their family; read more and see photos from previous galas. You can also read more about our programs and services or take a look at our calendar of upcoming events — or, consider some ways you can help the Arthritis Association of Louisiana!
The Mission of the Arthritis Association of Louisiana
is to improve lives through continuing community service,
education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
Questions or comments?
E-mail Karen Kennedy
5222 Summa Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 761-8230
Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736
FAX: (225) 761-8520