Arthritis Foundation Seeks Marathon Participants; Marathon Training, Travel and Triumph Help Americans with Arthritis.News/Assignment Desk NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2002 The Tennessee Tennessee, state, United States Tennessee (tĕn`əsē', tĕn'əsē`), state in the south-central United States. Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. is recruiting novice and seasoned athletes who share the common goal of participating in world-renowned nationally-ranked marathons in Alaska; Dublin, Ireland; Honolulu; and Orlando for its Joints in Motion Training Team. Runners and walkers are being recruited to join the team and train for the marathons to help the nearly 43 million Americans with arthritis arthritis, painful inflammation of a joint or joints of the body, usually producing heat and redness. There are many kinds of arthritis. In its various forms, arthritis disables more people than any other chronic disorder. - 1.5 million live in Tennessee! As a member of the Joints in Motion Training team, participants receive free round-trip airfare air·fare n. Fare for travel by aircraft. Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance and hotel accommodations to the marathon of their choice; a comprehensive 18- to 20-week personal training program developed and monitored by expert coaches; race entry; pre-race pasta While the only basic difference between these names is the shape of the pasta, each pasta is typically matched with a particular sauce based on cooking time, consistency, ability to hold sauce, ease of eating, etc. party; Joints in Motion apparel; and team motivation. In addition, team members will support arthritis research and community-based programs by raising funds and participating in the marathon in honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. of someone with arthritis. If you are interested in joining Tennessee's training team or would like additional information, contact your local branch or Lou Anne Dulaney at 800/454-4662 ext. 22 or ldulaney@arthritis.org. The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life of those affected by arthritis. For arthritis information, call the toll-free Arthritis Foundation Information Line at 800/454-4662, or visit the foundation's Web site at www.arthritis.org. |
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