Central Ohio Chapter
Jingle Bell Run
JINGLING THROUGH THE STREETS FOR ARTHRITIS
What: 5K Run/Walk
When: December 6, 2008
Times: 8:00 a.m.: Registration
9:40 a.m.: Kids' Snowflake Run
10:00 a.m.: 5K Run/Walk
11:00 a.m.: Meet Mary Lou Retton at the Hyatt Regency
Start Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Rooms C110-113
(directly inside the Convention at the corner of High Street & Vine Street)
Guest of Honor: Mary Lou Retton
Official Web site: www.JingleBellRunColumbus.Kintera.org
Join thousands of runners and walkers pounding the pavement through beautiful downtown Columbus! The 22nd Annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk is just around the corner. This year’s event is expected to attract 3,000 participants, including 300 children.
The 5K run/walk is gaining a strong reputation as one of the ultimate family events in Central Ohio. This year’s run is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, in downtown Columbus, at the corner of High Street and Nationwide Boulevard. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center(rooms C110-113). At 9:40 a.m., the Snowflake Run for Kids presented by US Bank will be held outside. Kids, ages 3-10 will start at the race starting line on Nationwide Boulevard and High Street and then run down Nationwide Boulevard and finish under the race finish line. (The race is approximately 150 meters). The 5K run/walk begins at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of High Street and Nationwide Boulevard.
Come early to meet Mary Lou Retton, hear the sounds of holiday music and meet event emcee Bob Nunnally from NBC-4. Afterwards, enjoy a chili buffet provided by Max & Erma’s, as well as awards and great raffle prizes.
Take the Team Challenge
Become a Team Captain and form a team of 10 or more members. Then, raise money through pledges and sales of raffle tickets.
Registration
- Adult participation is $25 through Nov. 26; or $30 after Nov. 26.
- Snowflake Run for Kids registration is $10 through Nov. 26; or $12 after Nov. 26.
- Register online or call 614-876-8200.
Stay in touch
Click Here to get the latest updates about Jingle Bell Run 2008!
In addition to being a fun event for local families, the Jingle Bell Run raises money that helps the Central Ohio Chapter fund programs and services that assist people in 25 counties. Arthritis affects 765,000 people in central Ohio, including 5,000 children. Over 70 million people nationwide (1 in 3 Americans) have one of the 100 forms of arthritis. It is the number one cause of disability in the U.S. The Arthritis Foundation provides programs and services to assist them in taking control of their disease as well as funding research for a cure.
The Central Ohio Chapter provides the following programs and services to those living with the pain of arthritis:
Home Assessment and Equipment Loan
Exercise Classes
Self Help and Support Groups
Public and Professional Education and Referral Service
Camp for Children with Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation Membership
Volunteer Opportunities
Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter.
