Media Advisory - The Arthritis Society gives backpacks to kids, announces new programs to support children living with arthritis
TORONTO, March 6, 2013 /CNW/ -
What: | In recognition of March as Childhood Arthritis Month, The Arthritis Society is supporting Canada's children by announcing three new programs:
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A presentation of the new backpacks will be made to seven children aged 10 and under who are living with arthritis. | |
Where: | The Hospital for Sick Children |
555 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G 1X8 | |
Media please meet at the Info desk in the Atrium (Elizabeth St. entrance) | |
When: | Monday March 11th, 2013 |
12:00 pm | |
Who: | Janet Yale - President and CEO, The Arthritis Society |
Dr. Brian Feldman - Chair, National Childhood Arthritis Advisory Committee, and Senior Scientist & Head, Division of Rheumatology, SickKids | |
Aaliyah Hester - 9-year-old girl with arthritis | |
Mark Trenton - parent of a child with arthritis, family advocate | |
Visuals: | Backpack presentations to children; photo opportunities |
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 4.6 million Canadians 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.
SOURCE: The Arthritis Society
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For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Douglas Emerson
[email protected]
tel: 416.979.7228 ext.3348
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