RACE-A-THON
Driving Community Impact Together
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Join AiArthritis, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, as we launch the next chapter - expanding our work from all online and into the physical community.
This event will take place in early-mid 2027 (date TBD) and we are currently recruiting companies and clinics interested in helping make this expansion into the community a success! Interested? Learn more below!
Thank you to 4Hands Brewing Company for donating the space for this event!
This event will be hosted by Frank Cusumano
Channel 5 News Sports Director
Built by Patients. Powered by Community. After 15 years transforming patient experiences into patient-designed tools, resources, guidance, and programs that have improved lives around the world, AiArthritis is expanding into the St. Louis community. Founded by a St. Louis native and now headquartered in St. Louis, the organization is inviting businesses, healthcare organizations, patients, families, and neighbors to help launch this exciting next chapter together!
Event Highlights Will Include: Indoor remote control car racing, race predicting, raffle, auction, photo booth, community networking, food and drinks. Race-themed attire will be encouraged.
Help Drive Community Impact Together
Whether you race, donate, or attend, you'll help connect more people in St. Louis with patient-designed resources and opportunities that improve lives.
Official Race Team
$500 ($250 Clinics)
Be one of only 16 companies or clinics competing in the Race-A-Thon while helping launch AiArthritis' next chapter in St. Louis. Custom branded car to keep, media and event recognition, team tickets included.
Community Support Car
$250 ($150 Clinics)
Companies and clinics not competing in the official Race-A-Thon can still show their support with custom branded car to keep. Participate in photo/video promotions. Social media shout out, team tickets included.
Raffle/Swag Items
Value Ranges
From predicting the winners of our indoor remote control car racing event to participating in the charity raffle, this is your opportunity to promote your business while support local families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why auto-racing?
The first program AiArthritis established as a nonprofit was World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day (#AiArthritisDay), a day to teach the world about the difference between full BODY "AUTO" diseases that include inflammatory arthritis and the more common type of arthritis (Osteoarthritis).
This was in response to frustrated patients who felt friends, family, coworkers, classmates, the medical community, and the general public largely misunderstood the depth of their diseases and challenges associated with them.
The "auto" theme helps compare our full body diseases to automobiles (i.e., engine = heart, pipes = lungs, headlights = eyes) - clarifying these diseases often affect organs, too.
Lastly, AiArthritis is known for our non-traditional programs, thinking differently to gain more impact. So it seemed fitting our signature event not only remembers our very first patient-inspired program, but that it also is in keeping with our non-traditional style!
Do I need to be present at the in person event if I purchase a race car?
If your company or clinic is one of the 16 Race Teams IN the official Race-A-Thon, yes, because the race IS the main event entertainment!
If you purchase a Community Support Car and are not in the official race, attendance is not required, but encouraged!
Can I start a peer fundraising team?
YES! This is a great option for groups looking to maximize their donation contribution. Contact the event assistant, Veronica, at veronica@aiarthritis.org and she will help get you started!
Contact Us!
Questions? Interested in participating or volunteering? Contact event assistant at veronica@aiarthritis.org