Thursday, March 20, 2014

Let's Move Together (it's that time of year!)



 Let's start with a few sobering facts about arthritis:

  • Fifty million Americans or one in five adults plus nearly 300,000 children have some form of doctor diagnosed arthritis. 
  • Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the most common cause of 
  • Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for millions of Americans. 
  • Arthritis results in 39 million physician visits and more than a half million hospitalizations. 
  • Arthritis costs the U.S. economy nearly $128 billion annually. 
  • Arthritis affects people in all age groups including nearly 300,000 children. 
  • The risk of arthritis increases with age and is more common among women than men. 
  • Arthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases that affect areas in or around joints. 
Based on NHIS data, approximately 67 million people age 18 or older

My own personal involvement began with my grandmother, Mary Jane Morgan, who suffered from arthritis for years. She was  miserable, with little or no relief really available. My mother was diagnosed in her mid-30s and by 45 had to have a full hip replacement.

Who hasn't been affected by arthritis?  Maybe a better question would be who hasn't been affected yet?

I am asking every person, every company, that I know to get involved.  To do just one thing (join the walkers) or the other (sponsor the walkers). You can help fund arthritis research, education and community programs, and get us closer to a cure for the millions who suffer from this debilitating disease.

Please visit the team page and get involved, now.




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