Sunday October 11, 2009 marks the annual Iota Sigma Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi Run for the Roses 5K and 10K road races to benefit arthritis research. The perennial event in Ames, Iowa is open to all ages and running ability.  All proceeds from this race go directly to arthritis research grants.

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority is an international women’s fraternity with 187 collegiate chapters and 320 alumnae chapters in the United States and Canada. Since 1967 the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority has been supporting arthritis research. To date the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority has donated over $1,500,000.00 in grants for arthritis research.

Through the  sponsorship of area businesses  for this run, the sorority has annually raised funds for arthritis research. This year the Run for the Roses road race will be held on October 11, 2009 and my twitter friend Mike Brekke will once again be one of the participants.  It was through Mike that I heard of this amazing group of women that have been supporting arthritis research for over 40 years.

I would like to thank all the participants, sponsors and most of all the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority sisters for all their hardwork and dedication to a cause that may one day help me and the millions of others that are effected by this painful disease.  I am truely grateful for all that you have done.