As a Charity Navigator four-star charity, we at the Spondylitis Association of America know just how conscientious we are in terms of using the donations our supporters give to us in the most responsible way. And our supporters know it too.

Guess who else knows it? Oprah Winfrey.

For the last three years, Oprah's website, Oprah.com, looked at ten health-related areas and chose a "high marks" and a "low marks" charity for each.

For three years running, SAA has been Oprah's "high marks" pick in the field of arthritis - click here.

And for good reason. As the only US nonprofit dedicating 100% of its resources to improving the lives of the spondylitis community, SAA is committed to being efficient, effective and responsible stewards of your contributions.

So when you consider your year-end giving, make sure your donations are going where they'll do the most good.

Your gift today will help SAA continue the important work of changing the landscape of spondylitis in this country.

But we can't do it without your financial support.

That's why I'm asking you to please give as generously as you can this year end. Your tax-deductible gift today will help SAA fulfill its mission to be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing spondylitis and empower those affected to live their lives to the fullest.

And, you'll know that your gift will be used responsibly. Thank you and I hope to be hearing from you soon.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

Diann Peterson
Director of Membership & Communications

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