AiArthritis logo showing stylized infinite loop symbol in red with black dots, above organization name for International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis.

DRIVE AWARENESS with AiArthritis

In Conjunction with World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day


Join AiArthritis, official hosts of World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Day, in activities we are doing as a patient organization also participating in this event (alongside DOZENS of patient organizations, companies, healthcare workers, patient advocates, and community members worldwide). 


There are many different "tracks" you can take to support AiArthritis, both in-person and virtually, to DRIVE awareness and raise funds for our cause. Look through the options below and pick which one best suits you!


Ongoing - Ending May 31


We don't host charity walks, instead we have charity races! Start YOUR Race Team to support the work we do to improve lives. In addition to DRIVING donations, we will connect you with awareness and education resources and other tools to make your awareness and support efforts take off!


Start Your Team Now!  Pick a fun team name and create your Race Team profile in our donation platform by clicking 'Start a Race Team' below. Recruit family, friends, co-workers, and classmates to join your team and DRIVE support by fundraising for AiArthritis and FUEL awareness in conjunction with World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day!

Start a Race Team

May 10th

"Race-A-Thon"

to DRIVE AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Awareness

In Person OR Online!

  • Main Event: "Race-A-Thon" 50 MPH GO KARTS

    Company, "Pit Crew" Supporters, & AiArthritis Drivers - 50 mph Go Kart Races

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  • Company & "Pit Crew" Race Team Drag Race Cars

    Sponsor YOUR OWN Race Car

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  • Company & "Pit Crew" Race Team DRAG RACES

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Time: May 10th, 2025 4:00 - 7:30pm

Location: World Wide Technology Raceway

Address: 700 Raceway Boulevard, Madison, IL 62060 (5 mi from St. Louis, MO)


Join AiArthritis for a  LIVE charity Race-A-Thon on May 10th featuring outdoor go-kart and indoor remote control car drag races!   This event will be the “starting line” as we “rev up” to start the countdown to World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day (hosted by AiArthritis on May 20th). Join us to DRIVE education and awareness, participate in auto racing activities, learn about AiArthritis and the work we do, and raise funds for a great cause!


All remote control cars will be donated to local juvenile arthritis patients after the event.

Community "Pit Crew" Support Opportunities


Healthcare offices, local pharmacies, research groups, patient bloggers/podcasters/support groups - and others whose services are vital to disease management.


Start your Race Team, Sponsor a Race Car to be raced in the event, and more!

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Corporate "Endorsing" Support Opportunities


Companies, large pharmacy chains, medical supply companies, health stores, and other businesses who are passionate about our cause.


Start your Race Team, Sponsor a Race Car to be raced in the event and business promotion opportunities!


LEARN MORE

I'd Just Like to Buy a Ticket!

$25: General Admission Individual Ticket

$50: VIP Individual Ticket


Full Tables Available. 65 in person occupancy.


BUY TICKETS

Support the event by purchasing items that support the event - from table cloths to race tracks, every bit counts! Your name will be added to the event program as an official supporter.

#AUTOArthritis Social Media Challenge

May 1 - May 31

Let’s DRIVE awareness about the fact that AUTOimmune Arthritis & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis diseases are not the same as having the more common type of arthritis (Osteoarthritis)*. The more individualized, creative AUTO images that appear all over social media the more curiosity to learn more we will achieve!


  • $10 entry for official registration to be considered for prizes and listed on the website
  • Decorate a car – real or toy – take a photo, share on social media using #AUTOArthritis
  • Fill out the registration form by clicking 'Join the Challenge!'
  • Cash prizes and winners featured on website and social media


Additional Benefits:  In addition to raising funds for AiArthritis and promoting global awareness, your participation can help those who do not know we exist connect to our services.


Prizes: Three prizes will be awarded, judging panel will be volunteers from AiArthritis who are people living with the conditions. First Prize $250 USD, Second Prize $150 USD, Third Prize $100 USD. Judging will start after the campaign ends on May 31st. Winners will be announced early June.


*Our awareness efforts do not suggest our type of arthritis is worse than other types, it’s just different (full body)


To officially join the challenge, click on the button, then choose "Donate/Tickets". During check out choose $10: #AUTOArthritis Social Media Challenge.

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