The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors ARThritis Soirée

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      The Arthritis Research Centre of Canada's first signature fundraising event, ARThritis Soirée, takes place at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Thursday (May 9) at 7 p.m. 

      Created in 2000, ARC is the sole arthiritis research centre in B.C., and is now the largest arthritis clinical research centre in North America. More than 600,000 British Columbians, 4.6 million Canadians, and 350 million people worldwide struggle with this chronic disease.

      The semi-formal fundraising event will feature an elegant cocktail reception, hors d'oeuvres and drinks, an art exhibit, entertainment, raffle, art auction, and more.

      Each year, a different art form will be introduced to the event, as research shows that art promotes wellbeing, and is thus an important element to managing chronic illness.

      Funds raised at ARThritis Soirée will help conduct practical research, improve the quality of life for those living with the disease, and help ARC become an international leader in arthritis research. 

      Tickets are priced at $245 and can be purchased on the ARC website.

       


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