Thanks for checking in! Below is our most recent email newsletter that was sent to all walkers on July 21st. If you have any questions about anything below, please do not hesitate to contact us at 617-219-8221 or Lmccabe@arthritis.org
And keep an eye on this page! As we progress, we will update this page with the most current email newsletter.
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Dear Boston Arthritis Walk Participants,
The count down has begun! JUST OVER TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE 13TH ANNUAL BOSTON ARTHRITIS WALK! Please help make this year's event the most successful to date by committing to walk and registering today! You can REGISTER online by visiting www.bostonarthritiswalk.org. If
you would like any help registering, just reply to this email with
your name, team name (if applicable) and email address, or call
617-219-8221.
Read on for important Boston Arthritis Walk information regarding the following topics:
-Bank Day
-Top Fundraising Competition
-Research Update
-Weekly Fundraising Tip
BANK DAY QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
We
have spoken to a number of people who have asked some great questions
about Bank Day, so we thought we'd share the answers with everyone! If
we can clarify anything, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Q: WHEN IS BANK DAY?
A: The Boston Arthritis Walk Bank Day will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 3-7 p.m.
Q: WHERE DOES BANK DAY TAKE PLACE?
A: Bank Day will take place at the Arthritis Foundation Office, 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton, MA.
Q: WHAT CAN WE DO AT BANK DAY?
A: At Bank Day, you
can drop off your team?s fundraising money, pick up your team?s goody
bags and earned t-shirts. Additionally, you will receive your team?s
event day wristbands. On walk day, these wristbands will be your ticket
to the food tent, the massage area, children?s activities- EVERYWHERE!
Q: CAN I BRING THE KIDS WITH ME TO BANK DAY?
A: Absolutely! Bring the family! While you take care of the ?business,?
all children who join us on Bank Day will have the opportunity to
decorate signs and posters that will adorn the plaza and route on walk
day!
Q: WHY CAN?T I JUST DO THIS ON WALK DAY?
A:
This year?s walk is shaping up to be the largest Boston Arthritis Walk
in its thirteen year history. And the bigger the walk, the longer the
registration lines. By coming to Bank Day, you will be able to bypass
registration at the walk all together. No waiting in lines means more
time get a massage, meet John Hannah and Judson Laipply, have your face
painted and much more! You wouldn?t want to miss out on the fun because
you are waiting in line, would you?
Q: OK, I WANT TO COME TO BANK DAY. SHOULD I RSVP?
A:
Yes please! We would very much like to know who to expect so we can
have your t-shirts, goody bags and wristbands waiting for you. You can
RSVP to Nesse McCabe at lmccabe@arthritis.org or 617-219-8221. Just let us know about when we can expect you and we?ll be waiting!
Q: WAIT ? I HAVE QUESTIONS! WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
A: Your questions are welcome and encouraged! Please feel free to contact Nesse at lmccabe@arthritis.org or 617-219-8221.
TOP FUNDRAISING COMPETITION
The race is heating up for the top spots. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell. Check out our current standings!
Top Corporate/Organization Teams:
1. BIOGEN IDEC
2. BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
3. WYETH STRIDERS
Top Friends/Family Teams:
1. WALK FOR SHAWN
2. FIGHTING ARTHRI-DEIS
3. STARS AND STRIPES
The battle is close and the standings could change at any moment, so keep an eye on the website for the up to date fundraising race!
RESEARCH UPDATE
Below is a link to this week?s featured research update from the Arthritis Foundation. For more frequent updates, keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
Click here to read an article on a Cost Effective treatment for Osteoarthritis
FUN-DRAISING TIP
Meet the Press -
Does your company distribute a newsletter? Does your company have
interoffice email? Take advantage of these! Or, call your favorite
radio station and ask them to make an announcement on the air. They may
even interview you. Donations can be made online or sent directly to
the Arthritis Foundation.
Thank you all for your support of the Arthritis Foundation! I look forward to seeing you on September 13th!
All the best,
Nesse McCabe
Director of Special Events
Arthritis Foundation
Massachusetts Chapter
29 Crafts Street, Suite 450
Newton, MA 02458
617.219.8221
617.558.7686 (fax)
www.arthritis.org
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