The 8th Annual South Shore Arthritis Walk will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Nelson Park in beautiful downtown Plymouth, MA. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. and the walk will kick off at noon. Stick around following the walk for our post-walk celebration with food, entertainment and fun for the whole family!

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 the 8th Annual South Shore 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!