Walk to Cure Psoriasis

On Sunday, April 7, the National Psoriasis Foundation is hosting its annual Walk to Cure Psoriasis at the Aventura Mall (19501 Biscayne Blvd.). The event aims to raise funds for the Foundations research, education and advocacy programs.

Nationwide, as many as 7.5 million people are affected by the disease. Psoriasis, a noncontagious, chronic disease of the immune system, appears on the skin causing red, scaly patches. These patches, often painful and itchy, can appear on any part of the body. Additionally, up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. People with psoriasis are at risk of developing other serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and depression.

When: Sunday, April 7, 2013

Registration begins at 7 a.m., walk begins at 8 a.m.

Where: Aventura Mall19501 Biscayne Blvd.

Aventura, FL 33180

Cost: $25 registration fee. All participants will receive a t-shirt.

Choose between 1K and 5K routes on this walk to raise awareness and funds to combat psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. All ages welcome.

To register or for more information, visit walk.psoriasis.org/sofla-walk, or call 877.825.WALK (9255).

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Walk to Cure Psoriasis