Allison Parker is running the Boston Marathon on April 20, 2009 to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation’s Joints in Motion campaign and to raise awareness about the disease.

Allison Parker

The Arthritis Foundation has provided almost $14 million in grants to more that 200 researchers to help find a cure or better treatments for arthritis.  For over 60 years the Arthritis Foundation’s commitment has resulted in major treatment advances for most arthritis diseases.  The Arthritis Foundation has provided scholarships, self help courses, a wide variety of free educational brochures, along with exercise classes and videos to help those dealing with arthritis diseases.  Their volunteers have served as advocates for over 46 million Americans suffering with arthritis and chronic joint symptoms to local and federal governments.

Alli trains for the Boston Marathon

Alli is running in memory of her grandfather Laurence Kearns who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis.  She has set a personal goal of raising $3,000.00.  To date she has raised $1465.00.  Time is running low for her to meet her goal. If you would like to help her raise money for this cause you can donate at Allison Parker’s Donation Page . All contributions are tax deductible.  I just made my donation.  Please remember, no donation is too small, every penny counts.

This is the 113th running  of the Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon.   In 2008 nearly 22,000 runners completed the race. This will be Alli’s third Boston Marathon. If you would like to check out Alli’s training progress you can at www.allirunsboston.blogspot.com