Walk to Fight Arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation is seeking walkers to participate in the Arthritis Walk on Saturday, May 6 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.

Fredericksburg, VA (PRWEB) April 9, 2006 -- The Arthritis Foundation is seeking walkers to participate in the Arthritis Walk on Saturday, May 6 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.

The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's signature event that takes place in communities nationwide to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's number one cause of disability. It kicks off each May during National Arthritis Month.

The event features both a three-mile and one-mile course with activities for the entire family. Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis, while those with arthritis wear blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition.

To participate in the Arthritis Walk in Fredericksburg, volunteer or form a team, visit http://www.arthritiswalkfredericksburg.kintera.org or call the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk Chairperson (Roger Carr) at 540-429-2239.

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