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News Release For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Kendall Rich Development Intern, Central Indiana Branch

(317) 879-0321 ext. 203

krich@arthritis.org

Four Lucky Teams Raise $200 at Indianapolis Arthritis Walk Kick-off

Indianapolis, Ind. (February 9, 2010) Thanks to Indiana Members Credit Union four IndianapolisArthritis Walk teams raised $50 each at last nights kick-off.

During the kick-off at Robin Run Village in Indianapolis four teams were given the opportunity to spend 30

seconds in the IMCU money booth and gather as much money as they could. The amount of money they

collected will be donated by IMCU to the Arthritis Foundation on behalf of the team.

The Arthritis Foundation Central Indiana Branch is excited about this partnership with IMCU, said B.J.

Farrell, Director of Development for the Arthritis Foundation. Its a great opportunity to jump start the

teams fundraising.

2010 Walk Honoree Lexi Freeman picked three teams out of a bowl to get in the IMCU money booth.

Frankis Flyers, Team Fitzgerald and Team Angel were picked. Five-year-old Freeman was then told as thehonoree she would also be allowed 30 seconds in the money booth.

After each team had its chance in the money booth the team captain counted the money. Frankis Flyers

gathered $15, Team Fitzgerald $25, Team Angel $15 and Freeman $5. IMCU told each team they would

donate $50 to each team.

During the event Freemans mother Andrea told the crowd about Lexis juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Lexi

was diagnosed with JRA before she turned two and is treated with shots.

At Lexis first visit with the Rheumatologist she was asked by the doctor how she felt, said Andrea,during her speech. Lexi responded sweetly, Fine. The doctor then proceeded to ask Lexi if she hurt

anywhere and she said, Yes, and pointed to her ankle. You can imagine my horror to realize my baby girlhad come to associated living with pain as a normal everyday occurrence.

The 2009 Top 10 Fundraising Teams and Top 10 Fundraising Participants received awards last night at thekick-off as well.

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2009 Top 10 Fundraising Teams include:

10. Cure a Christle, $795.00

9. The Bone Walkers (IMCU), $930.86

8. Team Conseco, $1,048.04

7. The Huckleberries for Lexi, $1,123.006. eImagine Walkers, $1,480.005. Mason Family Chiropractic Spine Aligners, $1,540.00

4. Clarian Arthritis Care Center, $1,702.603. Zoes Team, $1,761.92

2. Frankis Flyers, $1,795.00

1. Kolyns Krew, $8,043.60

2009 Top 10 Fundraising Participants include:

10. Jodi Christle, $795.00

9. Andrea Freeman, $797.00

8. Dave Havens, $820.00

7. Kolyn Wright, $1,327.306. Dr. Richard Mason, $1,330.005. Jerry Day, $1,389.004. Rae Chapman, $1,432.60

2. Garth Wright, $1,845.301. Kellea Wright, $2,295.00

The 2010 Arthritis Walk will take place on Saturday, June 5th at Admiral Spruance Basin around 7 p.m. To

participate in the Indianapolis Arthritis Walk, volunteer, form a team or for more information contact the

Arthritis Foundation at 317.879.0321 ext. 203 or visit www.ArthritisWalkIndy.com.

The Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, nonprofit health organization helping people to takegreater control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases. The

Arthritis Foundation also provides a large number of community-based programs and services nationwideto make life with arthritis easier and less painful.

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