Through the years, the AOII Foundation has been proud to provide research grants which partially fund dozens of arthritis related projects. In 1998 the Arthritis Foundation awarded its prestigious Corporate Hero Award to the AOII Foundation for its ongoing support of critical arthritis research and efforts to educate AOII members about arthritis. The Upsilon Lambda chapter at the University of Texas San Antonio hosts two very important events during the school year to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. During the Fall semester AOII hosts Rose Bowl which is a flag football tournament and in the Spring AOII hosts Strike Out Arthritis. The Ladies of AOII also participate in the Arthritis walk by volunteering at the event and walking for the cause.