In observance of World Arthritis Day, the Arthritis Foundation is calling on all Americans to "Do Blue" on Tuesday, October 12. By dressing head to toe in blue--from blue do's to blue shoes--America joins in the celebration to make it truly a worldwide effort. Even some of our national landmarks and monuments will be dressed in blue (lights, that is).
Our “Do Blue” campaign aims at raising awareness of arthritis in all its forms and urging the nation and individuals to take action to reduce the impact of our most common cause of disability.
The Arthritis Foundation is coordinating several exciting events to celebrate here in the United States:
WALKAROUNDTHEWORLD
Help us "walk" around the world by October 31 to raise awareness that moving is the best medicine to fight arthritis pain.
Our goal is to walk 24,906 miles collectively--the circumference of the world. Watch our combined mileage grow on a graph of people circling the globe. You can even post a photo of yourself in our gallery of participants. Go ahead! Make your mark on the world!
Visit www.fightarthritispain.org/worldarthritisday to learn more.
“ASKTHEEXPERT”TWITTERPARTY
An online, real-time, question-and-answer event, and you’re invited!
Participate in a direct “conversation” with arthritis experts Dr. Patience White and Dr. Arthur Weinstein. Get answers to all your questions about managing and treating osteoarthritis.
Join the party at 2:00 pm EST, October 12, with hash tag #arthritisday.
"DOBLUE"FORARTHRITIS
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In observance of World Arthritis Day, we're going to "Do Blue" across America on Tuesday, October 12. Everything from blue hairdo's to blue shoes. Even landmark buildings around the nation will light up blue in the evening. Don't miss out on the fun!
Highlights of the festivity include ringing the NASDAQ closing bell and illuminating Niagara Falls. Visitwww.fightarthritispain.org for a complete list of landmarks observing World Arthritis Day.
JINGLEBELLWALK/RUN
Form a Jingle Bell Run/Walk team to raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Be among the first 100 people to sign up on October 12 and receive a free gift!
It’s a fun, festive way to kick off the holidays with family, friends, and coworkers. Tie jingle bells on your shoelaces, wear holiday-themed garb, and run or walk the 5 kilometer route.
Register at www.arthritis.org/jingle-bell-run.php.
WATERBOTTLESFORCONGRESS
The Arthritis Foundation is delivering special water bottles to all members of Congress on October 12.
They're "special” because they’re tagged with information about the physical challenges and burdens of various forms of arthritis—not just valuable facts, but recommendations for crafting new legislation on behalf of people with arthritis at school and in the work place.
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