Press release from The Arthritis Foundation:
Holiday-costumed participants join the cause to raise awareness and funds to cure arthritis. More than 50 million Americans have arthritis including 1.9 million adults and 8,400 kids in North Carolina.
Asheville – The 2016 Jingle Bell Run for arthritis is bringing holiday cheer to Asheville on Saturday, December 3, 2016 with the goal of raising $25,000 this year. As hundreds of people gather at Montford Recreation Center in Asheville to join the movement to conquer arthritis, this annual, holiday-themed 5K run encourages participants to dress in festive costumes and get out and moving as well as raise awareness and funds to cure America’s #1 cause of disability.
Register online at www.jbr.org/asheville or call 704-705-1798.
Taking place in more than 100 cities nationwide, the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run helps the one in five Americans, including 300,000 children, living with arthritis pain every day. From funding cutting-edge research for new treatments and ultimately a cure to advocating for health care access, the Arthritis Foundation helps the 50 million Americans living with arthritis score everyday victories, one step at a time.
“Every dollar raised during our Jingle Bell Run events makes it possible for us to provide life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advances in science and strengthen community connections,” said Ann Palmer, Arthritis Foundation president and CEO. “The Arthritis Foundation is here to serve everyone affected by this disease – individuals, their families and the health care professionals who help them. Your generous support helps us chart a winning course, so that more people can say Yes to a better life.”
The Jingle Bell Run is nationally sponsored by Advil, AbbVie, Massage Envy and Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
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