The Carolinas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation sponsors many events including fitness programs, educational materials, physician referral services, fund-raising and juvenille arthritis activities. On July 15, the chapter hosts the Gourmet Food and Wine Fest. The event is supported by area restaurants and offers participants with sampling of various cuisines. In September, the organization will host the Third Annual Joint Walk, an event that raises public awareness of arthritis and other related diseases at James Island County Park. Proceeds from both events will benefit education and research.
Arthritis only strikes the elderly.
Approximately 355 million people worldwide have a form of arthritis. It is the number one cause of disability, affecting one in six, equal to 15 percent of the population or nearly 43 million people. Nothing can be done to treat arthritis.