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Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust
Registered Charity 288346 |
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Welcome to Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust, please help us in our fight to help over 60,000 people suffering with the constant pain of Arthritis in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust (GAT) was established in 1983 by the County's Orthopaedic surgeons to help those whose lives are blighted by the great pain and lack of mobility that is caused by Arthritis. With over 200 different kinds of Arthritis and a national figure of at least 9 million sufferers our work is never ending.
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It would take 21,600 cups of tea and slices of cake to raise the £54,000 we spent to provide the surgeons at Gloucester Royal Hospital with the very latest in Spinal Surgery equipment. Before GAT's donation, only 3-4 spinal operations took place each month, but following GAT's help over 200 operations can now be performed every year. Luckily, our supporters donated extra money through recycled cards, donations in lieu of presents for major anniversaries and other acts of kindness. |
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Although the latest research shows that as many as 9 million people suffer from Arthritis, the true figure is hidden behind all those extra people who self-medicate on the basis that they have tried everything else - it could easily be nearer to 13 million. Many will suffer in later life - around 50% of people over 65 have it - but at least 12,000 children suffer from it too. These children, some as young as three, will never know a life free from pain. Arthritis is so well known that it can almost appear invisible to the media as they cover more headline grabbing medical stories. The Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust has raised and granted over £2m worth of much-needed medical equipment. |
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The shopping list of equipment comprises:
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The majority of our regular funding comes from people who have themselves benefitted from their surgeon using GAT funded equipment and who now simply want others to have the same experience. We call them our "Joint Supporters" and they pay £12 a year to support our work. If you would like to help, contact us at the address below or send us an email. |
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GAT was among the first charities to adopt the new "Good Fundraising Code", launched in February 2009.
You will see the bright yellow graphic icon (pictured right) appearing on our website and literature as it is produced.
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Please contact us for more information: Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust,
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Email: info@glosarthritistrust.org Telephone: 01242 221005 or 08454 223187 |
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This website was last updated on 19th January 2012
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