Arthritis Walk Saturday at Riverfront Park

The event is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of 66 million men, women and children with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM) - The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation`s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation`s leading cause of disability.

The walk is an opportunity to help improve the lives of 66 million men, women and children with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.

Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team.

Walk in honor of a loved one with arthritis and know you`re making a difference by raising funds to support Arthritis Foundation research, public health and public policy efforts to improve the lives of people with arthritis.

At the Salem Event… Choose from a three-mile or one-mile walk route

Write an inspirational message on the Wall of Heroes

Wear a blue `hero" hat if you have arthritis

Enjoy the fun, festivities and free health information

The walks take place from 10:00 AM to noon, registration is at 9:00 AM at Riverfront Park.

Raise $100 or more and earn an official Arthritis Walk® T-shirt.