Will You Be Walking for Arthritis in May?

It is just about mid-April which means May is just around the corner.  You know what that means…The Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Walk is soon approaching.

The Arthritis Walk is typically held in May, which is Arthritis Awareness month.  The event is held in various cities and is a way for people with arthritis to meet and know that they are not alone.  It is also a terrific way to get more information from the Arthritis Foundation and meet arthritis-related vendors. 

If you are physically not able to participate in the walk, that is okay.  There are still ways for you to show your support.  You can cheer for those that do walk or even run.  You can volunteer at the walk or even make a donation to the Arthritis Foundation in honor of yourself or someone with arthritis.

Don’t forget dogs are welcome too!  They also get arthritis and suffer just like we do.  If your pooch has arthritis and is not physically able to participate in the walk, consider pulling your dog in a wagon.  Children with arthritis are astonished to learn that dogs can get arthritis too.  Your pooch may just make several new friends.

If you will be attending the Arthritis Walk in Lexington, KY on May 9, 2009, consider joining Team ArthriticJoints.com.  I would love to walk with you and hear your stories.  As a bonus, for every ArthriticJoints.com team member that raises at least $25, you will receive your choice of a free Arthritis Awareness magnet or lapel pin. 

If you are already on a team, then just stop by the Advocacy tent to say hello.  I will be volunteering there until the walk starts and would love to talk to you.

Good luck to all!

Join Team ArthriticJoints.com at the Lexington, KY Arthritis Walk

Join Team ArthriticJoints.com at the 2009 Arthritis Walk in Lexington, Kentucky.

On May 9, 2009, Team ArthriticJoints.com will be participating in the Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Arthritis Walk. We are inviting anyone that wants to participate to join the team. Runners, walkers and pets are all welcome!

Each ArthriticJoints.com team member that raises or contributes $25 or more will receive your choice of a free Arthritis Awareness ribbon magnet (left) or lapel pin (bottom). 

If you would like to support the event, but are unable to attend, please consider supporting Team ArthriticJoints.com through a general team donation.  100% of the donation goes to the Arthritis Foundation.  Every little bit helps to fight this disease! 

Show your support for those who have arthritis!  Let’s walk or run together!

Get Those Walking Shoes Ready!

It’s that time of year again!  Yes, you heard right.  It’s time to start thinking about the Arthritis Foundation’s 2009 Arthritis Walk. 

Those of you that have participated in the Arthritis Walk know that it is a great time.   For those of you that have not participated in an Arthritis Walk before, take a look at the video below.  It shows what you will encounter at the walk and why the walk is so important.

I really enjoy going to the Arthritis Walk.  You meet other people, children and pets that have arthritis.  You meet their friends and families that are their to support them.  You also meet various vendors that can answer your questions.  In years past, I have seen rheumatologists, chiropractors, representatives from joint replacement companies, health-related companies, animal hospitals, etc.

On top of all that, the Arthritis Foundation has tents for Arthritis Advocacy, general information, a children’s area with fun things to do and educational materials.

The walk is usually held in May in numerous cities nationwide.  Find the location closest to you. 

It only takes a few minutes to register.  If you register now, you have time to start a team, raise some funds and start preparing your body for the walk.

Stay tuned for upcoming posts on preparing for the walk.

Arthritis Walk…Going to the Dogs?

originally published 5/10/08

The Arthritis Foundation’s Arthritis Walk was held today for the Lexington, KY area.  I look forward to it because it is a place where you can meet great people, learn something new from one of the sponsors and walk for a good cause. 

I must say I had a great time today!  The participants, sponsors and volunteers were a joy to talk with, as usual.  The kid’s tent had activities and face painting and the Arthritis Advocacy tent encouraged participants to support the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act (APCCA).  With all of this, it was a great morning!  However, my daughter seemed to think the best part of the event was seeing all of the different dogs.  She had to go around to each dog to pet it, always asking the pet owner, of course. 

I am glad that we took the time to do this because we learned quite a bit by talking to the pet owners.  Some of the dogs in attendance had arthritis and their owners were walking for them.  Some of the other pet owners were walking for themselves or someone else.  We even met some therapy dogs!

It just goes to show that arthritis does not just affect us humans.  Dogs get arthritis too!  So, bring your dog when you attend your local Arthritis Walk.  They will have as much fun as you will!

Learn more about arthritis in canines from the Arthritis Foundation.