Conference of Champions

Opening Plenary Session - Sept. 13, 2019

In the opening session of the 2019 Live Yes! Conference of Champions, participants learned how using the power of many can give them the strength and confidence to help themselves, and in turn, help others through growing the Live Yes! Arthritis Community.

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Find Your Yes!

Evening of Honors- Sept. 13, 2019

Hosted by Pete Scalia, WBNS10TV’s morning news anchor in Columbus, Ohio, the Evening of Honors ceremony was the highlight of the weekend, honoring our most dedicated volunteers, toasting achievements and building on tradition.

Pete Scalia Introduction

2019 Harding Award Presentation

At the Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Evening of Honors, we presented the Charles B. Harding Award for Distinguished Service to Kevin Purcell. See the announcement and acceptance remarks from Kevin, who is joined on stage by his family members.

Congrats Paige!

Pamela Massey Patient Partner Award

Harding Award reveal video

Hot Topics Plenary Session- Sept 14, 2019

Joining us for a conversation about important issues affecting people with arthritis were Meryl Arnett, co-owner of Sacred Chill {West} and Jason Reiss, PT, DPT, OCS. Discussion included information on the mind-body connection and how you can improve your physical health and emotional and social health through physical activity and mindfulness.

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Closing Plenary Session - Sept 14, 2019

To close the 2019 Live Yes! Conference of Champions, Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Ann M. Palmer shared how the Live Yes! Arthritis Network is changing the future of arthritis and how each of us can be a part of this movement to improve the lives of the 54 million people suffering from some form of the disease.

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ARTHRITIS WARRIOR TRACK BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Click here to download the Adaptive Exercise Presentation
Click here to download the Arthritis Foundation Resources Presentation
Click here to download the Learning to Love Yourself with a Changing Body Presentation
Click here to download the Making the Most of Your Healthcare Team Presentation
Click here to download the Managing the Psychological Impact of Arthritis Presentation
Click here to download the Navigating Health Information on the Wild Wild Web Presentation

FACILITATOR AND SME TRACK BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Click here to download the Informative Group Sessions - Nutrition & Diet Presentation
Click here to download the 12 best foods for arthritis Document
Click here to download the 8 foods that can cause inflammation Document
Click here to download the Clean Eating Document
Click here to download the Misleading Food Labels Document
Click here to download the Building Lesson Plans for Physical Therapy & Exercise Presentation
Click here to download the PT & Exercise Handout
Click here to download the Mindfulness Presentation
Click here to download the Mindfulness Handout
Click here to download the Providing Tools for Patients to Create a Care Plan Presentation
Click here to download the Communication with healthcare professionals Document
Click here to download the Electronic Resources Document
Click here to download the Group Dynamics Presentation
Click here to download the Helping Other Manage Psychological Impact Presentation
Click here to download the Helping Patients Tackle Insurance Issues Presentation
Click here to download the Self-Care for Volunteers Presentation

MARKET LEADERSHIP TRACK BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Click here to download the Digging Deeper Breakout Session
Click here to download the Lesson Plan Topics 2019 Document
Click here to download the Live Yes! Insights Welcome Survey Document
Click here to download the PRO Market Dashboard A Document
Click here to download the PRO Market Dashboard B Document