The annual nationwide event began in 1984 to raise awareness of Americas
most common cause of disability, while also raising desperately needed funds
for research, health education and government advocacy to improve the lives of
people with arthritis.
To
celebrate the holiday season, participants tie jingle bells to their shoelaces,
wear festive holiday costumes and ask family and friends to join them in
support of the Arthritis Foundations mission to prevent, control and cure
arthritis and related diseases.
Throughout its
twenty-eight year history, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis has become
the nations largest holiday run/walk
event. The Chicago event is a 10k
run and 5k run/walk, along with a youth 5k and kids dash.....activities for
the entire family.