Attention: Raptiva Patients - If you are currently taking Raptiva please read the following urgent notification from Genentech. http://www.gene.com/gene/products/information/pdf/raptiva_withdrawal_patient.pdf
Shop, Shop, Shop in support of AARDA this spring!
It's almost that time of year again. Time to begin searching for that perfect spring dress, favorite pair of running shoes, and possibly even a new beach bag! With so much to do this spring why not couple your support for AARDA with your love of shopping? AARDA has partnered with a number of online stores so that when you do your shopping a portion of your dollars are donated to AARDA. Now that's multitasking at it's very best! To support AARDA when you shop, utilize an online retailer like iGive. For a link to these online stores check out our fundraising page: http://www.aarda.org/fundraising.php
Know Your Family AQ
The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) has launched its first-ever national public service (PSA) campaign titled, "Know Your Family AQ," starring well-known actress and longtime AARDA spokesperson Kellie Martin.
AQ is a play on IQ and stands for Autoimmune Quotient. How likely are you or a loved one to develop an autoimmune disease? It is designed to educate Americans about the existence of the close genetic relationship and common pathway of disease among autoimmune diseases, which helps explain the clustering of these diseases in individuals and throughout families.
Click here www.aarda.org/videos.php for more information and advice for learning your family's AQ.
Make AARDA a part of your workplace giving program. Many employers match your contribution. Click here for more information http://www.aarda.org/user_content/workplace_giving.php
Men Get Autoimmune Diseases, Too
AARDA's New Autoimmunity Public Service Campaign Alerts Men About Their Autoimmune Disease Risk.
The campaign launched on April 3, 2008 consists of 30-second radio and television public service announcements (PSAs) and education materials designed to raise awareness about the fact that, while women are disproportionately affected, these diseases do not discriminate when it comes to gender. Specifically, the PSAs inform men about the importance of knowing their family AQ.
Visit http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/aarda/32498/ to download all campaign elements.