2009 OC Arthritis Walk

May 17, 2009 (Saturday)
7:30 AM at the Great Park (Map)

The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide signature event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.

The Arthritis Walk® kicks off in May during National Arthritis Month in more than 300 communities nationwide to fund arthritis research, health education and government advocacy initiatives.

Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis. People with arthritis wear blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition. The event features a three-mile and one-mile course, with arthritis information and activities for the entire family. In many communities, pet owners are invited to bring their dogs along for the walk.

By joining your 2009 Arthritis Walk®, you become a part of the Let’s Move Together movement, a nationwide effort that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. Start moving today for better health!

Schedule of Events*:
Registration: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Warm up: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Walk: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

From 7:30 am to 12 noon please enjoy great fun in the festival area; including live music from “Knight Ryder,” LA’s and OC’s favorite 80’s band, live entertainment, and a “Kids Zone” area with fun and activities for children of all ages. Free health information will also be provided throughout the day.

If you are interested in participating in the 2009 Orange County Arthritis Walk, please visit their website.

Registration is free.