Event Information

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

Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Event Schedule

Saturday, June 10, 2023

View additional details for the Walk on Saturday!

• 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Juvenile Arthritis Family Program - View Details - Register Now
• 9:00 a.m. - Walk Festivities Begin
  • Check-in and Registration Open
  • Entertainment begins - DJ Mark Shepperd, Philadelphia Radio Personality for 35+ years
  • Rock Painting, Temporary tattoos, games and more!
  • Touch a Truck with the Harmonville Fire Department
  • Complimentary water, pretzels and snacks for all walkers
• 10:00 a.m. - Strut Your Mutt Contest - View Details
• 10:30 a.m. - Pre-Walk Warm-Up
• 10:40 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies and Walk to Cure Arthritis Steps Off (1 mi and 5k routes available for walkers)
• 11:15 a.m. - Walk Festivities continue, ice cream truck arrives & raffle winners announced
  • Walkers who raise at least $150 will receive a complementary hoagie meal and ice cream plus 2 entries into the raffle. Walkers who raise $100 will receive 1 entry into the raffle.
  • Ice cream is available for purchase by walkers who don’t earn a ticket (gluten free and non-dairy options will be available)
• Raffle Prizes:
  • 4 tickets to the Phillies vs Cardinals on Sat. Aug 26th at 7:15 pm - Section 234 Row 2
  • Michael Kors handbag
  • 2 massage envy gift cards valued at $125 each good for either a one-hour massage or a facial
  • $50 Amazon gift card 
• 12:00 p.m. - Walk to Cure Arthritis Festivities conclude

VOLUNTEER - We need enthusiastic people to help with event set-up and breakdown, registration, handing out t-shirts, and providing information to walkers. Register and choose Volunteer as your Participant Type to sign up.

Walker Incentive

As a special thank you to walkers who fundraise, participants will receive the following rewards for reaching fundraising milestones.

• $75: 75th Anniversary Yes! pin
• $100: event t-shirt and one entry into the raffle
• $150: event t-shirt, two entries into the raffle, and a ticket for 1 complimentary hoagie meal and 1 ice cream treat 
• $250+: 2023 Recognition Items

Team Incentive

Celebrate with your team at the Walk to Cure Arthritis. Your team can earn a special team tent in the Team Village by registering and raising $5,000 or more. View Details

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Philadelphia Region
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 2023 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Philadelphia Region, contact Holly Maddams at [email protected] or call 267-332-4942.