Midwest Walk for Sjögren's

media release: The Midwest Walk for Sjögren's is a family friendly walk to raise awareness about Sjögren's (SHOW-grins) Disease, build community, and raise funds for the Sjögren's Foundation. Sjögren's is the 2nd most common rheumatic autoimmune disease after Rheumatoid arthritis, but unfortunately, most people have never heard of it. Many people with Sjögren's have profound dryness in their eyes and mouth, profound fatigue, GI issues, neuropathies, in some cases Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Together we can help find a treatment for this terrible disease!

The walk will be on Saturday, June 21 at Elver Park from 8:30-noon. You can register on the day of the event from 8:30-9:00am. There will be a panel of experts to answer questions from 9:15-10:15, the Walk will begin at 10:30 and we encourage people to walk as far as they are able. The Closing Ceremony will commence at 11:30. All funds raised go to the Sjögren's foundation to support educating patients and providers with reliable information, advocacy, and funding novel research about Sjögren's. This is more important than ever!

There will be fun activities for the whole family and Gaines and Wagoner will play jazz, blues, and folk music for entertainment. Snacks and water will be available for participants.

Please join us as we "Step up" for people with Sjögren's!