Health & Fitness
Tampa Bay Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis
Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the U.S., affecting more than 60 million people, including 4.5 million in Florida.
The 2022 Jingle Bell Run for arthritis is back in town bringing holiday cheer to Tampa Bay at 9 a.m. Sunday, December 4, 2022. An expected 1000 runners, walkers and cheering fans will gather at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL to join the movement to conquer arthritis and raise $100,000. This annual, holiday-themed 5K fun run/walk and one-mile walk encourages participants to dress in festive costumes and get moving to raise awareness and funds to cure America’s #1 cause of disability.
Taking place in more than 100 cities nationwide, the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run benefits the nearly 60 million Americans (1 in 4 adults), including 300,000 children (1 in every 250), living with arthritis every day. Monies raised help fund cutting-edge research for new treatments, working toward a cure, advocating for health care access, and helping those living with arthritis score everyday victories, one step at a time.
Dr. Youstina Bolos, Medical Honoree shared, “Arthritis is a debilitating disease especially when effecting the ankles and feet. With 800,000 Tampa area residents living with arthritis, I’m honored to support the Jingle Bell Run Tampa Bay this December and help raise funds to find a cure for all of our neighbors and friends.”
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The following people and partners will be honored at the event:
- Brent Burish, Jingle Bell Run Corporate Chair, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
- Dr. Youstina Bolos, Jingle Bell Run Medical Honoree, Florida Orthopaedic Institute
- Katie Taaffe, Jingle Bell Run Legacy Honoree
- Vivienne Lee Newman, Jingle Bell Run Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Youth Honoree
The Jingle Bell Run is nationally sponsored by AbbVie, Janssen and Novartis and locally by WellMed Optum, Tampa General Hospital, Sagicor Life Insurance Company and HCA Florida Healthcare. All participants receive an official Jingle Bell Run T-Shirt, finisher medal and jingle bells. There is an in-person and virtual participation option. To learn more and register for the Tampa event, visit http://JBR.org/Tampa or contact the Arthritis Foundation at Florida@arthritis.org.
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Event Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. - Registration & Check-In Opens & Festivities Begin
- 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Costume Contest Entry
- 9:30 a.m. - Warm Up & Opening Ceremonies
- 10:00 .am. - 5K Fun Run Start
- 10:05 a.m. - 1-Mile Walk Start
- 10:30 a.m. - Post-Race Party
- 10:45 a.m. - Juvenile Arthritis Family Meetup
- 11:00 .am. - Winners Announced
- 11:15 a.m. - Kid’s Dash on the Bases
- 11:30 a.m. - Silent Auction Closes
About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. The Arthritis Foundation’s goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure. Learn more at www.Arthritis.org
