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Play Golf for a Good Cause!

It's not too late to register! The Inaugural Comfort Keepers Benefit Golf Classic will be held this Tuesday, November 11, at University Club Golf Course in Baton Rouge. Comfort Keepers expects a wonderful crowd, blue skies, and great golf for their first tournament to raise funds benefiting three local causes: the Arthritis Association of Louisiana, Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area and Volunteer Baton Rouge.

The tournament will be a normal four-man scramble event, with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. tee time. But Comfort Keepers has added the extra touch of an outstanding list of entry prizes, including a 32" plasma TV, a home computer, free rounds of golf and much more! Any who plan to participate will be eligible to win the prizes. An outstanding silent auction featuring LSU memorabilia, sporting event tickets, electronics and more will complete the incredible events of the day.

There are several ways to participate. We invite anyone interested to join us for a great day of golf. If you are not a golfer, please consider making a donation of any amount. Tournament sponsorship packages are available, including hole sponsorships and title sponsorships. These sponsorships will allow a few seniors to play on the fabulous course.

Please download the registration form and fill it out with your decision either to play or to sign up as a sponsor or donor. Simply print out the form and mail or FAX it in as indicated on the form.

If you have any questions, please call Comfort Keepers 225.925.1303 and ask for Renee. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!


Mayor Holden, Phil Rainier Honored Oct. 24 in Baton Rouge

photo of Mayor Kip Holden Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Kip Holden was honored Oct. 24 with the Arthritis Association's 2008 Tribute to Excellence Award for his longtime support of nonprofit organizations in our community and his tireless efforts on behalf of the Americans With Disabilities Act Task Force. The award was presented at the AAOLA's 10th annual Tribute to Excellence Gala, our largest yearly fundraiser, and WAFB's Phil Rainier and AAOLA volunteer Robin Mayhall also were honored. Read more on our News page.


Ask an Arthritis Expert

Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with a form of arthritis? Do you have a question about a new medication or a "natural" remedy you read about on the internet? E-mail your question to us here at the Arthritis Association of Louisiana. We will put your question to a panel of experts and get back to you with an answer!


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.

Please use the links at left to read our recent news, look at photos of recent events, learn more about arthritis, read about our staff and board of directors or find out how you can help the association. We also offer a listing of all rheumatologists (arthritis specialists) in the state of Louisiana.

Contact the AAOLA by calling 225-761-8230 (toll-free 1-866-390-8736) or e-mailing Karen Kennedy, executive director.


Capital Area United Way Member Agency 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

Our new address:
5222 Summa Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 761-8230
Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736
FAX: (225) 761-8520