Event Day Media Advisory - Join Thousands of Canadians in Fight Against Arthritis

~ Help find a cure for one of Canada's leading causes of disability ~

TORONTO, June 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Lace up your walking shoes! On Sunday, June 10th, The Arthritis Society is hosting the third annual Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL®. People with arthritis, their family members, friends and co-workers will come together in 21 communities across Canada to help raise funds and awareness of the disease that affects over 4.6 million Canadians. Funds raised will be invested in vital arthritis research and programs for people living with arthritis.

Who: The Arthritis Society

What: The Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL®

When: Sunday, June 10^th

Where: Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, ON

Last year's Walk attracted 8,000 participants and raised over $1.3 million for arthritis research and care.  Almost thirty per cent of participants were people who have arthritis. This year we hope to make an even bigger impact.

For details on the Walk, visit www.WalkToFightArthritis.ca and check out the  Walk on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WalkToFightArthritis

Lindsay Curtis
The Arthritis Society
Marketing & Communications Specialist
416-979-7228 ext. 3997
[email protected]