For Immediate Release
DATE: Monday, January 3, 2011
KILL DATE: Thursday, January 20, 2011
Contact: Dionne Letts
Email: dletts@wspt.org
Phone: 718-409-9444
WSPT kicks off its Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-Thon
Bronx, NY –WSPT is proud to announce, in collaboration with the Arthritis Foundation and the Bronx community, their 2nd Annual Treadmill Walk-a-Thon. This year’s walk-a-thon will help raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
Kick-off Party for the 2nd Annual WSPT Treadmill Walk-a-thon will be held on January 12th , 2011, from 12:30PM to 2:30PM. All are invited to participate in an event-filled afternoon with refreshments, raffles, and testimonials.
Despite the wintry conditions in New York this time of year, we’re kicking off the Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-thon season right here, right now, inside our state-of-the art facility.
The 2nd Annual WSPT/Arthritis Fund Treadmill Walk-A-Thon will take place from Wednesday, January 12th through Wednesday, January 19th. Participation is open to anyone interested in supporting this extremely worthy cause. Participants will log their times at WSPT located in Suite 501 at 1250 Waters Place in the Bronx.
To learn more about walking, sponsoring, or covering the event, contact Dionne Letts (718-409-9444 or dletts@wspt.org).
“It is an honor to serve the Bronx community and take a leadership role in raising funds towards the goals of the Arthritis Foundation” says Daniel Seidler Executive Director.
In addition to raising money for a great cause, the walker who clocks the furthest distance will also receive a 3-month free WSPT Wellness membership.
About WSPT
WSPT offers world-class Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, and Wellness services in the Northeast Bronx. It is the goal of WSPT to promote health and wellness in the Bronx and support organizations committed to the same goals.
About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The Arthritis Foundation offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis. Whether it’s advice from medical experts to specialized arthritis self-management or exercise classes, the Arthritis Foundation has your solution.
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