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Home Care by Black Stone Announces Arthritis Foundation
Walk Sponsorship
Walk Helps Take Control of Arthritis through Support of Local Community
Cincinnati, OH – May 1, 2010 – Home Care by Black Stone, a leading provider of in-home caregiving services in Southwest Ohio, today announced its support of the Arthritis Foundation as a sponsor for the Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Arthritis Walks.
The Arthritis Walk is a 5K Walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation that draws 2,500 participants each year. The event includes a post-walk celebration featuring entertainment, food, exhibitors, arthritis honorees and a wellness fair with valuable health information.
Locally, the Arthritis Walk will be held in two cities:
• Dayton Arthritis Walk, May 8, 2010, Carillon Park
• Cincinnati Arthritis Walk, May 16, 2010 at Sawyer Point
“Home Care by Black Stone recognizes the importance of the Arthritis Foundation and we are extremely pleased to be a part of the Arthritis Walk. Supporting our local walkers and this cause is an important part of our community. The Foundation’s research and support has been a crucial part of improving the quality of life for the senior community and we want to recognize that,” said David Tramontana, President and CEO of Home Care by Black Stone.
For more information or photos of the event, please contact Amy Chilla at PR@blackstonehc.com or 513.618.4458.
About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis. For more information, visit http://www.arthritis.org/index.php.
About the Black Stone Family of Care Services
Since 1996, the Black Stone Family of Care Services has been serving any in-home care need of the frail elderly and disabled through a variety of funding sources and programs. In fact, Black Stone is the leading provider of non-medical services in Southwest Ohio. Black Stone provides families with the peace of mind that comes from expert and compassionate care in the comfort of home. Services provided range from non-medical to nursing and include meal preparation, grocery shopping, respite and personal care, medication reminders, OT, PT, and geriatric care management. With reliable and knowledgeable caregivers who have been extensively screened, the Black Stone Family of Care Services can provide care to fit any need at any time.
For more information, visit www.blackstonehc.com or call 513-891-1127.