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Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. We aren't just helping the millions of people with arthritis to live better; we're charting the course to a cure.

Event Location

Al Lopez Park - Shelter 315
4810 N. Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33614

Event Schedule

Saturday, May 14, 2022

  • 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Event Festivities Begin
  • 9:05 a.m. – Walker warm-up
  • 9:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:30 a.m. – Walk Begins
  • 10:30 a.m. – Juvenile Arthritis Family Meet & Greet
  • 10:45 a.m. – Silent Auction Ends

Reminder: June 30, 2022 - Final deadline to turn in funds to count towards awards and prizes.

Event Day Fun: Come enjoy a morning of FUN and HOPE! Enjoy music, food, entertainment, and more! Kids will enjoy rock painting, lawn games, face painting, temporary tattoos, and arts & crafts! Stop by the ROCK themed photo stop to grab a picture with your team, get your bids in at the silent auction, and bring your dog by the Doggie stop for some treats. Don’t forget--- everyone who raises $100 or more receives the official Walk to Cure Arthritis t-shirt!

Top Team Tailgate: Teams raising $2,000 or more will qualify for a private tailgate space with tent, personalized team sign, table, chairs, gifts & goodies, and recognition from the stage! To reserve your spot, please email [email protected].

Live Yes! Arthritis Network Showcase: Join us at the Walk for the opportunity to Interact and Connect with other Warriors and to experience the Live Yes! Arthritis Network Showcase where you will have hands-on interactions with tools, resources and experts to help you live your best life!

Warrior Way: Be sure to send in a photo of the Arthritis Warrior in your life to be represented on a Faces of Arthritis sign along Warrior Way on the Walk route. Please email your photo to [email protected]. Be sure to check out the rocks with messages of hope along the route as well. We will also have a ROCK GARDEN near the stage where you can take a rock with a special message to remember the day or a leave a rock with your favorite HOPEFUL message

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Tampa, FL
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please include the Fundraising Donation Submission Form with all mailed in donations.

For more help or information about the 2022 Walk to Cure Arthritis Tampa, FL, contact Melissa Hughey at [email protected] or call 813-336-5435.