Arthritis is the number one cause of workplace

and long term disability in Canada …

Approximately 300 people are being diagnosed with arthritis per day and more than 4.5 million Canadians live with this debilitating disease. It can strike at any time and at any age. That’s why on June 10, thousands across Canada will walk in support of The Arthritis Society.

Currently there is no cure for arthritis. The money raised through this event is directed to leading edge research into a cure and essential programs and services that support people living with arthritis.

We are looking to your company to provide sponsorship for our upcoming Walk to Fight Arthritis at the beautiful Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park on Sunday, June 10^th, 2012. The Walk, which is a fun-filled family event, will include 1 km and 5 km routes that will ensure accessibility for all those who participate and raise money for The Arthritis Society.

Over the past two years, the walk has raised over $200,000 in Alberta.

Statistics gleaned from past participants have shown us that:

·             78% of the participants of the Walk were women

·             65% of our participants were under the age of 45

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience to discuss a sponsorship.  Please feel free to call me by phone, 780-424-1740 or email jdemarco@ab.arthritis.ca.

Thank you for your consideration. Please join the fight to end arthritis, at the Walk to Fight Arthritis.

For more information, contact the Walk Coordinator; Jolyne De Marco (Bossy Mama Member!)