Cruise for a Cure / Arthritis Walk at Sea

The Arkansas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation announces its first annual "Cruise for a Cure/Arthritis Walk at Sea," a 5-night Caribbean cruise to raise money to fight the nation's number one cause of disability.

The cruise will leave from Galveston, Texas on February 2, 2009 on Carnival Cruise Lines. Ports of call are Progresso and Cozumel, Mexico.

While cruising, attendees will be able to attend educational seminars and exercise classes on arthritis. Seminars include: Healthy Eating, the Life Improvement Series, Tai Chi, Arthritis Research, and the Tax Implications of Chronic Diseases.

Aquatics classes will be offered on days at sea.

An Arthritis Walk is set for the final night at sea.

The cost of the cruise is $501 for an inside room and $561 for an ocean view room. Prices are based on double occupancy. To reserve your cabin call Kyle at CruiseOne at: (501) 835-4027 or 1 (800) 864-5974

"With the prevalence of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms surging -- now 46 million or one in five adults and 300,000 children -- the need to prevent, control and cure arthritis has never been greater," said Tracey Meyer Chesser, President of the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis affects 1 in 4 Arkansans, there are over 100 different forms of arthritis and people of all ages are affected.

Proceeds from the cruises will benefit the Arthritis Foundation.

To contact the Arkansas Chapter: