RUN Don't walk to Bellevue's Shoes n Feet

Join Rudy the Red Nosed Reindeer on Saturday November 24th at Shoes n Feet's Bellevue location for a special IN-STORE REGISTRATION event.

Time is running out, Jinglers! The final countdown has begun...

With SIX DAYS left of team registration (11/26)  and TWELVE DAYS left to register as an individual (12/3), Bellevue's Shoes n Feet has a special holiday treat in store for those procrastinating Jinglers.

 

Register for the 28th Annual Seattle Jingle Bell Run/Walk from 11-4 this Saturday at Shoes n Feet's Bellevue location and in exchange recieve a 10% discount, right in time for your holiday shopping. Refreshments and holiday cheer will be provided.

 

 

Those bells aren't going to ring themselves, Jinglers!

 

 

 

Strum Out Arthritis with The Big Medicine

       Brothers Chad and Nathan Jackson and longtime friends Garrett Craddock, Brain Jackson, Josh Veals and Matt McKay are not doctors, but they are writing prescriptions to strum out arthritis across the greater Seattle area. What is their answer to the leading cause of pain in the United States? The Big Medicine.

The six band members came together in 2010 to “write music that moves them and stretches their songwriting capabilities.” Since then, their goal has expanded. Chad Jackson’s daughter Lucy was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis at age two in 2007. Since then, Lucy has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Psoriasis and Koehler’s Disease. “The Big Medicine” has helped Lucy endure countless doctor appointments, joint injections, daily medications, physical therapy and weekly methotrexate injections. Chad and his fellow band members began using their musical talents to raise awareness and find a cure for the devastating condition.

       The Big Medicine is preforming live on Saturday November 17^th in benefit of Chad’s Seattle Jingle Bell Run/Walk team “Team Lucy Goosie”. The band will be playing at The Scarlet Tree, a bar in the Ravenna Greenlake neighborhood located on the corner of NE 65^th and 8^th Avenue. The show begins at 9:00PM with a suggested donation of $10.00.

      Music itself is “Big Medicine” for all of the band’s members and now for the 1.3 million Washingtonians living with arthritis, just like Lucy. Come spend your Saturday night at The Scarlet Tree, enjoy live music and help remedy arthritis with The Big Medicine.  

      To learn more about Lucy’s story, join her Seattle Jingle Bell Run/Walk team or donate to her team, visit the "Team Lucy Goosie" fundraising page.

Join this event on Facebook!     Get your dose of The Big Medicine    

Meet Staci...

View Staci's video by clicking here

We have so many people to jingle for.  Staci is jingling this year for her future and the future of 50 million Americans who live with the daily pain of arthritis. 

In September of 2005 I woke up one night with no ability to pull my comforter, which I had kicked onto the floor over me. I had no strength, no grip and it felt like I had just run a marathon and my body would not follow the commands my brain was giving it. This was when my world fell apart. 

After spending months searching for an explanation, I struggled to do simple things, like get out of bed and grip a hairbrush. I finally got some answers in December of 2005, but not ones that provided much hope. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was told I could never have children and that I’d be giving myself injections for the rest of my life. But what I heard when the doctor told me this was, “say good bye to the life you thought you’d have.” 

I was 19-years-old and my dreams felt in reach. But that day they were shattered. 

I’ve struggled to find a therapy that works, a clinical trial that I qualify for or a sense that I can find a way to manage this chronic disease. 

This is the third year I will be inviting my friends and family to participate in the Arthritis Foundations Jingle Bell Run in Seattle. 

Please help support me and the other 46 million Americans affected by Arthritis by joining my team, or donating. 

I won't let this destroy me. 

This December...who will you jingle for?

Rudolph Training Runs + Redeeming Soles

Run, Run, Run!

Each year the Seattle Jingle Bell Run brings together runners, walkers, and community members who are either affected by arthritis or just looking for a fun holiday run/walk. In the spirit of the season, we take this opportunity to reach out and help our neighbors through difficulties arising from Arthritis. This year there is yet another way to help through shoe donations at our training runs on October 18th and 25th thanks to a partnership between the Arthritis Foundation Pacific Northwest, Super Jock and Jill, and Redeeming Soles.

Redeeming Soles collects all kinds and sizes of shoes for redistribution to those in need in the Puget Sound area. To be a part of this great project and support our community during the approaching cold, simply bring your old shoes to Super Jock and Jill (7210 East Green Lake Drive North  Seattle, WA 98115) during one of our training runs (they also collect shoes for Redeeming Soles all year around). After donating your shoes, the great staff at Super Jock and Jill would be happy to expertly fit you with a new pair to help get you prepared for the Seattle Jingle Bell Run/Walk on December 9th!

Running with Rudolph!

No better time to start your Jingle Bell training than now!  Join the Arthritis Foundation, super jock 'n jill, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for the first training run of the season, tomorrow at Green lake!

Where: super jock 'n jill (7210 E Greenlake Dr North)

When: October 11, 18 & 25 @ 6pm

Who: you, your brother, your neighbor, your BFF - all are invited!

Why: to GET MOVING - staying active is an important way that you can control and prevent arthritis.

What else: refreshments, prizes, and of course a run/walk/jog around the lake

A Unique Approach to Team Recruitment (that we loved!)

Check out this awesome recruitment email sent by TWO Team Captains who are married to each other.  Talk about using friendly competition for the good of the cause!  Thank you for your dedication, Kari and Brian! 

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Subject Line: Do you like Kari or Brian More?

Kari and Brian at the 2011 Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Ha!!!  Just kidding -- we won't make you choose! 

But, we are asking all of you -- our dearest of friends and family -- to join one of our Jingle Bell Run teams. 

On December 9, Seattle hosts the biggest Jingle Bell Run/Walk in the country, which raises money for the Arthritis Foundation. 

We'd love to have you join one of our teams -- either as a participant or through a donation:

Brian's Bone Crushing Cruisers

-- or --

Cantankerous Kari's Raucous Runners

It will be a great way to kick off the holiday season.  Festive costumes and colors are a must, and we will reward the best costumes on our teams with an extra Christmas gift!  We have attached a picture of us to provide a little inspiration. 

Here's how you choose whether you love Kari or Brian most:

1.  Go to:  http://seattlejinglebellrun.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1022939&lis=1&kntae1022939=52FCAE4144424B8F9EBC5F07C88DD7FC

2.  Hit the "Sign Up" button at the top.

3.  Click through the waiver agreement in which you agree not sue our favorite charity.  :)

4.  Choose whether you want to register one or multiple participants. 

5.  At the next screen, choose "Join a Team."

6.  Then either type in our team names (see above) or "Search" for one of our team names -- in alphabetical order based on "Brian's" or "Cantankerous"

7.  Choose between Brian's walking team or Kari's running team. 

8.  Then follow the rest of the directions to sign up to participate or donate. 

Thank you so much for considering this.  Please email us if you have any questions. 

Love, Kari and Brian    

Sounders FC This Weekend!

We are so excited!  Won't you join us?

Sounders FC are giving arthritis a yellow card, and you can help!

On Sunday, October 7, the Seattle Sounders will host Northwest rival, the Portland Timbers, at CenturyLink Field. Sounders are opening the entire stadium for this game. Purchase tickets through this special link, and for each ticket you buy, $5 will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation.

The Details:

Sunday, October 7
Sounders vs. Timbers
300 Level
$15/ticket
$5/ticket donated to the Arthritis Foundation