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.
Walk with celebrity walkers Melissa Brunner from WIBW TV and Chelle Dell from KTPK 106.9 Country Legends as they lead the 2009 Topeka Arthritis Walk.
Arthritis Exercise Program: Visit the Rebound Physical Therapy booth to learn more about exercise classes specifically for people with arthritis. Watch demonstrations of exercises that can be done at home to help relieve pain and joint stiffness.
Bring your dog to the walk and get free dog goddies and free joint checks for your dog from local veterinarians. Dog walk participants who raise $100 or more will receive a dog t-shirt for their K-9 walking buddy.
Honoring Our Heroes: Senator Vicki Schmidt will honor Arthritis Walk Heroes. Walkers with arthritis will receive a blue "Hero" cap or a 2009 Arthritis Walk pin.
Create a team and raise money for research that will someday end this chronic disease. Not only will you be doing your part to fight against arthritis, but you will also become eligible for incentive prizes such as cool gear and Plasma TV's!
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.
