Check out this news release from the Arthritis Foundation. I salute them for holding the Tampa walk in the evening. Volunteers suggested it because they are Arthritis sufferers and have to get up extra early to work out the pain and stiffness when there’s a morning event. Zoo admission is free Thursday evening, May 1, 2008, but I hope you’ll make a donation. It’s a great chance to see the zoo, get some exercise and support a worthy cause.

46 Million Reasons to Walk

46 Million Reasons to Hope

46 Million Reasons to Join Us

For more information and to register your team visit http://www.arthritis.org/walk-locations.php?state=Florida

Or call 800-850 -9455

Tampa Arthritis Walk

Thursday May 1st; Check in 6pm, Walk Begins 7pm

Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa

Polk County Arthritis Walk

Saturday, May 10th; Check in 7:30am, Walk Begins 8:30am

Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland Dogs Welcome

Pinellas County Arthritis Walk

Saturday, May 10th; Check in 7:30am, Walk Begins 8:30am

Coachman Park, Clearwater Dogs Welcome

Volunteer opportunities still available at all locations—call today

“Let’s Talk RA” Town Hall Meeting

Speakers: MC- Irene Maher - News Channel 8, Managing Editor- Medical News,

Rheumatologist—Dr. Robert Levin & Dr Joel Silverfield

Patient Advocates - Teena Reece & Carole Klinger

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Time: 7pm—8:30pm Light Refreshments will be Served

Location: Tampa Westshore Marriott, 1001 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa

Speakers will discuss the importance of improved physician-patient communication, disease management and making healthier lifestyle choices. The Town Hall format will be interactive, extensive Q&A.

For more information or to RSVP call 800-850-9455 or 813-968-7000, or online at http://www.arthritis.org/LetsTalkRA