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Did you know you can make a difference in the lives of nearly 50 million people who live with the daily pain of arthritis? Whether you participate in a walk, gala, or other special event in your area, you will be helping to find a cure and improve the lives of people with arthritis.
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2012 "Let's Move Together" Michigan Walks
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. But it's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis.
When you join us at the Arthritis Walk®, you're not moving alone-you are becoming part of a community looking to achieve better health and change lives at the same time. We hope to see you there!
May, 5 2012 – Grand Rapids Arthritis Walk
May 5, 2012- Flint Michigan Arthritis Walk
May 12, 2012- Detroit Zoo Arthritis Walk
May 19, 2012- Kalamazoo Arthritis Walk
June 2, 2012- Traverse City Arthritis Walk
Grand Rapids Arthritis Expo – Free Arthritis Educational Program and Lunch
Saturday May 19, 2012
9:00 am until 12:30 pm
Join us for a free half day educational program on various aspects of arthritis. The program features Dr. Gollady, Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. David Hamm, Rheumatologist and Dr. David Krencik, Pain Management Specialist. All participants will receive a free boxed lunch.
Click here for more information.
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Fore! Make sure to purchase discount tickets for the 2012 World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club
Weekly grounds tickets: $70 (Normally $95)
Any Day Grounds Ticket: $20 (Normally priced at $45).
Tickets purchased will support the Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Northeastern Ohio while guests take in some amazing games of golf. This is your chance to see PGA greats such as Bubba Watson, Rory McIllroy, Tiger Woods* (*players subject to change) and many others.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.buytfc.com. To support Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Northeastern Ohio with 75 percent of your ticket purchase, enter the promotion code: CLOSETO PIN. The remaining 25 percent of your ticket purchase benefits local chapters of The First Tee.
Contact Darby Schwartz at 216.285.2826 or dschwartz@arthritis.org with questions.
Juvenile Arthritis Conference- July 19-22-Marriot Saint Louis Union Station
The Juvenile Arthritis Conference is the Arthritis Foundation's signature, nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. Join us for this three-day education event that focuses on health, wellness and fun for children affected by arthritis, lupus, myositis, ankylosing spondylitis and other rheumatic diseases. The whole family is invited! Specific educational tracks focus on issues relating to parents, teens/young adults, children affected by arthritis and their siblings. Click here for more information.
2012 Michigan Jingle Bell Run/Walks
Thousands of runners and walkers will hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Click below to find out about a Jingle Bell Run in your area.
