The Arthritis Foundation schedules walks through August until November 2007 throughout the United States in many communities. The Arthritis Walk was held in May 2007 and raised more than $6 million. The Arthritis Foundation hopes to raise $10 million through its Arthritis Walks this year.

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is “to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases”.

Arthritis Walks are scheduled in (alphabetical order):

California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. View their website for dates and locations for walks in your community!

Walkers can register online at the Arthritis Foundation website.

May 2007 is National Arthritis Month. The Arthritis Foundation has held many walks to raise both funds and awareness about the disease. Many may not know that this year alone, almost a million people will be diagnosed with arthritis. Just walking is a critical factor in preventing and managing arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation says “Americans cannot afford not to get moving.” Read more… »

As a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation’s athletic training program you will raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s number one cause of disability.

You can train as a team to run or walk a marathon. Approximately 80% of all Joints in Motion athletes have never run or walked a marathon before, but withguidance and encouragement, nearly all of them go the 26.2 mile distance and cross the finish
line.

JIM is unique in that it also offers a hiking program too. You choose your level and distance and you will be trained to complete a hike that will challenge you.

For more information visit the Arthritis Foundation Joints in Motion Information Page