Krispy Kreme, Long Beach, Supports "Walk to Cure Arthritis"

Krispy Kreme Named Corporate Honoree for “Walk to Cure Arthritis”

Walk Today to Find a Cure for Tomorrow

(Los Angeles, CA) – April 6, 2015 – The Arthritis Foundation’s “Walk to Cure Arthritis” will take place during May, National Arthritis Month. The Orange County/Inland Empire “Walk to Cure Arthritis” is on Sunday, May 17th at Angel Stadium, Anaheim. The Greater Los Angeles “Walk to Cure Arthritis” takes place on Saturday, May 30th at Exposition Park, Los Angeles. Participants can choose a one-mile or three-mile non-competitive course. There will be live entertainment, a Kids Zone, activities and refreshments before and following the Walk, which begins at 9:00 a.m.

Krispy Kreme, operated by Great Circle Family foods, operates 11 shops throughout Southern California. Great Circle employs over 400 people and sold over 2 ½ million dozen doughnuts last year. The company became interested in the Arthritis Foundation’s efforts because a long-time employee has a daughter with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA).

“For the past three years, Krispy Kreme has formed a Walk Team to join the annual “Walk to Cure Arthritis”, says Wendy Glickman, co-owner of Krispy Kreme. “This year, we will have more than 50 employees walking, as a team, in the Orange County/Inland Empire “Walk to Cure Arthritis” on May 17th at Angel Stadium.” In the past, they have raised $8,000 and plan to match or exceed that amount, this year.

Arthritis is a crippling disease that affects more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the nation. In California alone, there are 5 million adults and 38,000 children suffering from one of 150 different forms of arthritis.

The annual “Walk To Cure Arthritis” brings together thousands of children and adults suffering from Arthritis, as well as members of the residential and business communities. Many local businesses form teams, sporting their company logos on hats or shirts. Families form teams and wear colorful shirts in honor or memory of a child or adult in their family who had or has arthritis. Children of all ages, walking or in strollers are welcome. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs on leashes. There will be live entertainment, a Kids Zone, activities and refreshments before and following the Walk.

Founded in 1948, The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. It leads the fight for the arthritis community and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science, and community connections. Its goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life, and making each day another stride towards a cure.

The “Walk To Cure Arthritis” raises funds to help people today while finding a cure for tomorrow. For more information and to register for the 2015 “Walk To Cure Arthritis”, call (323) 954-5760 or visit: www.lawalktocurearthritis.org or ocwalktocurearthritis.org