Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis Slated for June 1 at Stanley Park

ATLANTA — The Arthritis Foundation announced that the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis will take place on Sunday, June 1 at Stanley Park in Westfield. Funds raised through donations to the Walk to Cure Arthritis will support the foundation’s ability to fund scientific research and continue to provide services and resources to the arthritis community.

Walk to Cure Arthritis celebrates the community of arthritis patients of all ages, their caregivers, and everyone in the movement to conquer the disease.

“Arthritis is the number-one cause of disability in the United States, and it profoundly changes the lives of those who live with it — including babies and toddlers,” said Cindy Senk, co-chair of the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis. “The monies raised through Walk to Cure Arthritis allow the Arthritis Foundation to fund research to find new treatments for arthritis patients and to continue providing patient resources, including summer camp and scholarships for kids with juvenile arthritis, free informative webinars, a free helpline, and more.”

Ashley Scott is this year’s young adult walk honoree. She will be celebrated for her perseverance in her battle with arthritis and her strong support of the foundation’s mission.

“Every community member who joins the Walk to Cure Arthritis or donates to a walker is not only supporting their friends and family who live with the disease, but also the broader community of individuals with arthritis, including kids as young as 3 months old,” Scott said.

In addition to Scott, the following people will be honored: Grace Malave, juvenile idiopathic arthritis youth honoree, and Bill Squires, rheumatoid arthritis adult honoree.

Residents can register and begin fundraising for the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis and learn more about the event by visiting www.walktocurearthritis.org/westernma or calling Hannah Hergenrather at (781) 312-9635.