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2009 Arthritis Walk Video

The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s flagship event which takes places each May during National Arthritis Awareness Month and is the corner stone to the Arthritis Foundation’s new Lets Move Together campaign. With the help of local leaders and media outlets such as Oldies 105.9 and MIX 107.3, hundreds of people will rally for improved government legislation so that no child is denied access to juvenile arthritis medical treatment; open our arms to the 25 million adults who feel alone and believe nothing can be done to help their pain; and ultimately, send the message that arthritis does not discriminate and that together, regardless of age, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, we can move together towards a cure.

We urge you to join your friends, colleagues, doctors, patients and loved ones in their one or three mile journey around the National Monument and Tidal Basin as we reflect on the monumental devastation the arthritis epidemic has had on our economy ($128 Billion annually) and emphasize the staggering future costs if we do not come together now to take control. 91 cents of every dollar raised at this event will directly fund local research and programs that will ensure a future with less arthritis pain.

Do something BOLD and be a part of something BIG... Take control and join the movement today at http://letsmovetogether.org! For more information about the inaugural DC Arthritis Walk and other community walks, please visit the websites below. You may also contact Christina Thomas at 202-537-6800 ext. 3016 or email cthomas@arthritis.org.