Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk Blog

Buttons of Hope

Several teams who have participated in fundraising events in past years have designed and worn their own shirts to show their team spirit. I love seeing teams show their commitment in this way. It also feeds awareness to the public when worn.

Is a custom t-shirt the only thing that can be worn by a team (or individuals) to let the public know why the event is important? Of course not!

Consider the idea of wearing a button. It could display an important message. It could show a photo of the person you are walking for or a photo of your team. Buttons have been used for decades for the promotion of political candidates. Some of those buttons are now collector items.

I recently discovered Buttons of Hope. You can have custom buttons created at Buttons of Hope to support your fundraising and advocacy activities. Michael Gibbons founded Buttons of Hope when he found the power a button can have in helping to change the world. Click here to read his story.

A custom button is a great way to show team unity and the reason you are supporting a worthy cause.

Fundraising Teams Have Started Forming for the 2007 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk

Some teams have wasted no time in getting signed up for the 2007 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk.

Teams have already started planning their fundraising activities even though the walk doesn't take place until May 2007. This is exciting!

Arthritis is the nation's #1 cause of disability. It is important that we do everything we can to support the Arthritis Foundation in their fight against arthritis.

The 2007 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk is scheduled as follows:

• Saturday, May 5, 2007
• Registration begins at 8:00am
• Walk begins at 9:00am
• 3-mile and 1-mile options
• Walk begins and ends at Mary Washington Hospital

There are many ways to get involved in the 2007 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk:

• Sign up to be a Team Captain
• Sign up to be a Walker
• Be an Event Day Volunteer
• Be a Member of the Planning Committee
• Be a Sponsor of the Walk
• Donate to a Team or Individual participating in the Walk

For more information go to http://ArthritisWalkFredericksburg.kintera.org or call the Virginia Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation at (800) 456-4900 ext. 311 and talk with Sarah. You will be glad you did.