2009 Rapid City Arthritis Walk Canyon Lake Park Shelter #3
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Registration from 9am-9:45am 5K and One Mile Walks begin at 10am
Walk with us this spring
Walk with our 2009 Rapid City Arthritis Walk Honoree, Anna Battest. Anna is seven years old and was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) when she was six. One of her knees was very swollen. The swelling could not be explained due to an injury and lasted for over one week. Anna's pediatrician ran some tests and diagnosed JRA. Visits and further testing with a rheumatologist confirmed this diagnosis. Due to the swelling and stiffness, Anna walked with a limp. She is currently receiving physical therapy to increase her range of motion. She also takes two Motrin daily to treat any pain and swelling. Anna keeps busy with school, ballet, tap, hiking and swimming.
Our 2008 event involved 90 walkers and raised more than $10,000. Let's increase those numbers this year.
The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis.
Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team. Best of all, walk in honor of a loved one with arthritis and know you’re making a difference by raising funds to support Arthritis Foundation research, public health and public policy efforts to improve the lives of people with arthritis.
By registering for the 2009 Arthritis Walk, you are also becoming a part of Let's Move Together®, a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation. Let's Move Together® encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis.
At the Event…
Choose from a three-mile or one-mile walk route
Write an inspirational message on the Wall of Heroes
Wear a blue “hero” hat if you have arthritis
Enjoy the fun, festivities and free health information
Register Today
Register online today! Once you register, you can set up your own personal Web page and begin fund raising. Raise $100 or more and earn an official Arthritis Walk® T-shirt.
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