Spondylitis Association of America

Spondylitis Association of America
Spondylitis Association of America
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Type non-profit organization
Founded October 1983 (1983-10)
Location Van Nuys, CA
Employees 9
Website spondylitis.org

The Spondylitis Association of America[1] (SAA) started in 1983 as a charity by people affected by ankylosing spondylitis, a crippling, debilitating form of spinal arthritis that often strikes young people. SAA's mission is to be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing and related diseases, and to empower those affected to live life to the fullest.

SAA was co-founded in 1983 by Jane Bruckel, BSN, RN and an ankylosing spondylitis patient. Her goal was to get word out about ankylosing spondylitis and help support others with this disease[2].

The Spondylitis Association of America grew over the last 25 years to help support research[3], create educational materials, support groups and educational seminars on ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases[4].

A United States, national, non-profit organization, SAA now resides in Van Nuys, CA after moving offices from Sherman Oaks, CA in 2010.

References

  1. ^ "About SAA". Spondylitis Association of America. http://www.spondylitis.org/aboutus/. Retrieved 4 May 2011. 
  2. ^ "About SAA's Founder - Jane Bruckel". Spondylitis Association of America. http://www.spondylitis.org/aboutus/founder.aspx. Retrieved 21 July 2011. 
  3. ^ "About Us - SAA Past, Present, & Future". Spondylitis Association of America. http://www.spondylitis.org/aboutus/saa.aspx. Retrieved 21 July 2011. 
  4. ^ "For Patients: Patient Resources For Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Diseases". Spondylitis Association of America. http://www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/. Retrieved 21 July 2011. 

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