National Psoriasis Foundation Announces First Walk in Denver
What: |  | The Walk to Cure Psoriasis being held at Denver’s Washington Park, is a one-day event to raise money to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, which currently affects approximately 112,000 Coloradans and millions of people worldwide. Master of ceremonies and emcee for the event will be Jim Benemann, an Emmy-award winning journalist and local CBS news anchor. National sponsors of the event include Amgen Wyeth and Abbott. This is the first year the event is being held in Denver. Attendees will have the option to participate in either a 1K or 5K walk. |
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Who: | The walk is open to anyone interested in supporting the psoriasis community and the National Psoriasis Foundation. Donations are welcome and participants who raise $100 or more will receive an event T-shirt. | |
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When: | Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 - Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. Participants may pre-register for the event atwww.psoriasis.org/denverwalk. Â | |
Where: | Washington Park, East Mississippi Avenue and South Franklin Street | |
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Why: | Many myths and misconceptions surround psoriasis, and the need for awareness is great. Psoriasis, a noncontagious, chronic disease of the immune system, appears on the skin causing red, scaly patches. The patches can appear on any part of the body. Psoriasis can cause significant disability and is associated with other serious conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis may also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints. According to the National Institutes of Health, psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million Americans. Â | |
Other: | Local teen and Denver Walk Ambassador Kelly Runyan is available to speak with media to share her inspirational story on how she is managing psoriasis until there is a cure. Contact Genie Hamilton - geniehamilton@comcast.net - to schedule an interview. Â | |
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About the National Psoriasis Foundation: | ||
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The National Psoriasis Foundation is the voice for millions of Americans, and their families, who are affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Our mission is to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education. Visit www.psoriasis.org to learn more. Â | ||
Contacts:
Local Media Volunteer/Onsite contact
Genie Hamilton, 303-949-2135
geniehamilton@comcast.net
or
National
Psoriasis Foundation
Debbie Secor, 503-348-3533
