
The Arthritis Foundation would like to thank our national sponsors that not only contribute financially to help make the Arthritis Walk® possible, but also provide extensive awareness and corporate employee support for the event.

Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.
Wyeth is one of the world's largest research-driven pharmaceutical and health care products companies. It is a leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biotechnology products and non-prescription medicines that improve the quality of life for people worldwide. The Company's major divisions include Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth Consumer Healthcare and Fort Dodge Animal Health.
Nature Made® TripleFlex™ shares the Arthritis Foundation’s commitment to finding a cure for America’s #1 disability, and is proud to be a national sponsor of the Arthritis Walk®. As the leading high-quality, consumer-focused joint health supplement brand, TripleFlex is dedicated to helping people with arthritis lead active, mobile lives. Team TripleFlex will encourage people to sign up and get involved with the Arthritis Walk® via a national advertising campaign and in-store displays at their grocery, drug, mass and club retail partners nationwide.
Biomet, Inc., national sponsor in the medical device category will be returning for another year as a sponsor for the Arthritis Walk and will be utilizing their three mobile orthopedic learning centers to touch as many participants as possible. Biomet, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of reconstructive products (hip, knee and shoulders), fixation devices, orthopedic support devices, dental implants and operating-room supplies. Engineering excellence is their heritage and passion. For more than 25 years, they have applied the most advanced engineering and manufacturing technology to the development of highly durable joint replacement systems and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
We are proud to have Arthritis Today magazine as a National Media Sponsor of the Arthritis Walk®. Arthritis Today is devoted to education about arthritis and active living. Arthritis Today is encouraging readers to participate in Arthritis Walk® events in their local communities.