The Ft. Worth Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis will bring the North Texas community together on Saturday, Dec. 6 to raise funds to fight and cure arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. The annual holiday-themed event will be held at Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th in downtown Ft. Worth. Activities begin at 2:00 p.m. with a festival, including contests for best costume, best dressed dog and activities for the entire family. The 1 Mile Reindeer Run starts at 4:30 p.m., with the 5K starting at 5:00 p.m. To register or for event details, visit: www.fwjinglebellrun.org.
Voted as one of the nation’s “Most Incredible Themed Races,” the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is an important fundraising event to help fight and end arthritis, which affects 53 million Americans, or roughly one in five adults. Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not an “old person’s” disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis that affect people of all ages. In fact, two-thirds of people with arthritis are under the age of 65, including 300,000 children.
Here in Texas, the Arthritis Foundation works to improve the lives of the 3.9 million adults and 25,000 children across the state who struggle every day with this serious health epidemic.
“When people think of arthritis, they automatically think minor aches and pains, which is far from the truth. Various forms of arthritis can seriously affect joints, muscles, internal organs, eyes, and also claims the lives of nearly 10,000 people each year. This is why the Ft. Worth Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is so important for this community to raise funds and fight to put an end to this serious disease,” said Annie Carter, Community Development Manager, Arthritis Foundation.
As the nation’s largest holiday race series, the Arthritis Foundation’s Ft. Worth Jingle Bell Run/Walk will offer participants a fun-filled day of festivities for runners, walkers, families and dog-lovers alike. Highlights will include timed and untimed registration, a certified 5K course, free food and beverage samples, musical entertainment provided by local favorite, Just in Tyme, face painting by Cowtown Clowns and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.