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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TO HOST 2006 JINGLE BELL RUN
& WALK FUNDRAISING EVENTS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND.

Roger Williams University Teams Join 3-Mile Walk for Arthritis

The 2006 Jingle Bell Run and Walk to benefit the Northern and Southern Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will step off the starting line this coming Saturday, December 2nd, at Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex in Bristol, RI.

A long-standing signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation, the Jingle Bell Run & Walk is a fun way for runners and walkers – individually or as teams – to raise awareness and funds to support programs and services that support many Rhode Islanders who struggle with the affects of arthritis and related diseases in their daily lives.

Locally, Roger Williams University walk teams will participate in the 3-mile walk for arthritis, led by University president Dr. Roy Nerschel, Ph.D.

Participants can choose to enter a 5-mile run, or a 1- or 3-mile fitness walk. Race and walk routes cover generally flat or rolling terrain with frequent scenic vistas of Narragansett Bay and Colt State Park.

Registration will take place at the Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex beginning at 9:30 a.m. The race and walks will kick-off at 10:00 a.m. – snow, rain or shine. Entry fees are $20. by December 1st, and $25. the day of the events. The town beach is off of Hope Street – also Rt. 114 – in Bristol, RI.

Runners and walkers are encouraged to form teams to raise pledges to support the mission of the Arthritis Foundation. Teams can register online by logging on to:
www.arthritis.org. The Arthritis Foundation is actively soliciting sponsors to support the events. Local businesses wishing to do so should call 401-739-3773.

T-shirts, prizes and awards will be offered. Hot chili and chowder will be generously served by Chilis Bar & Grill restaurants. For registration applications and race information, please contact the Arthritis Foundation at 401-739-3773.
Or mpayton@arthritis.org and mditragl@arthritis.org.