Media Advisory - Richard Turcotte, Peter Dalla Riva And Jean Perron Among Thousands To Walk To Fight Arthritis On Sunday, June 9, 2013 To Raise Funds For The Arthritis Society

MONTREAL, June 4, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ -

What:	Thousands of Canadians will gather at Arthur-Therrien park in Montréal, and over 30 other locations across the country to take part in the 4^th Annual Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL®.
	Participants walk 1km or 5km routes to help raise awareness about the impact of arthritis on people's lives, and to raise funds to support the work of The Arthritis Society. Donations will support vital research into the treatment and prevention of arthritis, as well as the delivery of education resources, programs and services for people living with arthritis. www.walktofightarthritis.ca
Where:	Arthur-Therrien park (Verdun borough) in Montréal Registration at the Denis-Savard arena located at 4110 LaSalle Blvd. in Montréal
When:	June 9, 2013 Registration starts at 9:00 and the Walk at 11:00
Interview Opportunities:	Richard Turcotte, radio and  television host, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Society - Quebec division Giorgia Fumanti, internationally renowned soprano Jean Perron, sports analyst Peter Dalla Riva, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame Dr. Sarah Campillo, rheumatologist, Montreal Children's Hospital, President of the Advisory Board, Arthritis Society, Quebec division Kim Arrey, BSc, RD and Dr. Michael R. Starr, M.D. , FRCPC, authors of the book Arthritis Health, Diet Guide and Cookbook
Activities :	Musical performance by Giorgia Fumanti and the Jeunes de St-Sauveur choir
	Morning snack, yoga session, games for kids, health specialist kiosks, massage by health professionals, animation by Montreal Alouettes' Touché mascot and and the cheerleaders
Why:	Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in Canada, and costs an estimated $33 billion annually. Funding is urgently needed to turn the tide on the financial, social, and emotional costs of the disease.

ABOUT THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY
The Arthritis Society is dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis. It is Canada's principal health charity providing education, programs and support to the over 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis and their loved ones. Since its founding in 1948, The Society has been the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada by investing more than $180 million in projects that have led to breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with arthritis. For more information, visit www.arthritis.ca.

ABOUT THE WALK TO FIGHT ARTHRITIS
The Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL^® is The Arthritis Society's signature annual fundraising event. The 4^th Annual Walk takes place at the on Sunday, June 9, 2013 in over 30 communities across Canada, as well as on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Saskatoon and Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Prince George.

In 2012, more than 7,200 Walk participants raised over $1.5 million to support vital research into treatment and prevention, as well as the delivery of education resources, programs and services for people living with arthritis. To register, donate, volunteer or fundraise, please visit www.walktofightarthritis.ca.

 

SOURCE: La Société de l'arthrite, Division du Québec

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For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Josée Fournier Arthritis Society - Quebec division
tel: [phone] ext. 2427
email: [email protected]