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	Joints in Motion is an opportunity to make a difference in your life and the lives of nearly 4.5 million Canadians living with arthritis. It's a chance to support those affected by this life-altering disease, achieve physical goals and see the world. Joints In Motion is a training program designed to help you meet your personal goal of raising much needed funds to find a cure for arthritis! The Arthritis Society will provide you with a trainer, air and ground transportation, accommodation, entry fee and all fundraising materials. Your responsibility as a participant is to train hard and raise funds for The Arthritis Society in honour of someone with arthritis. Ask anyone who's done it! Running or walking a marathon or half marathon or hiking a mountain is the experience of a lifetime. It requires dedication, positive reinforcement, and a solid training program that makes the journey fun. When you join Joints In Motion, you'll thrive in a friendly, team training environment that includes instruction from experienced trainers. And you'll quickly excel in an exercise program tailored to your individual level of fitness.
	What's included?
	Each Joints in Motion team members will receive: • Inspiration in a group training environment • Training program tailored to your fitness level • Participation entry in the event • Fundraising support and materials • Joints In Motion apparel provided by Mondetta • Nutrition and injury prevention counseling • Fundraising support and materials • Return airfare to the event • Shared hotel accommodations • Team Canada Hero Reception • Friends that will last a lifetime!

	The Team
	The Joints in Motion Training Team is made up of dedicated athletes, staff, trainers and heroes - all playing an integral role in the success of the program. When you join our team, you will receive plenty of encouragement to assist you in successfully completing the program. You will also have an opportunity to meet people that in many cases will become lifelong friends. Athletes Our athletes are the heart and soul of this program. They have risen to the challenge of raising funds and training for their event in honour of their hero with arthritis. Their commitment to The Arthritis Society will inspire you. Meet Our Trainers The success of our program is reflected in the many hours of volunteer time our trainers give our teams. From early morning training sessions to late-night fundraising events, their support is never ending. The camaraderie they create in their training teams is absolutely amazing. Click Here to find out more about the Joints in Motion Team who are a part of the success of this program

	Support your local team!
	We invite you to learn more about Joints In Motion, our destinations, how you can get involved and to support the members of the Joints In Motion Training Team where you live. To learn more about the Joints In Motion Training Team initiative where you live, please call The Arthritis Society at 1.800.321.1433 or visit www.jointsinmotion.ca. One of our staff or volunteers will get back to you to discuss openings on the Training Team, provide you with additional information and answer your questions.

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	Athens Greece “The birthplace of civilization” Athens is considered by some to have the most glorious history in the world. Athens is a city with different aspects. A stroll around the oldest neighborhoods (famous historic triangle), reveals the coexistence of different eras- old mansions, both well-preserved and worn down by time. In Athens you will be part of what is known as the 2500th anniversary of marathon! This is a once in a lifetime chance to be part of this kind of history in the making. According to legend, The Athens Marathon covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Phiedippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon 2,500 years ago. When your group runs the Athens Marathon, they will be running in the very footsteps of the ancient gods and heroes that gave birth to western civilization. The finish line is in Athens' magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. Those who run the Athens Marathon say it is an experience they'll never forget. The climate in Athens is one of the best in Europe with mild winters and very hot summers, making November an ideal time to visit with average high temperature of 18°C and low of 6°C. Distance Options include: Full marathon, 10K and 5K Each participant will have the opportunity to take full advantage of the following: Newfoundland: St. John's Nova Scotia: Halifax Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown New Brunswick: Moncton Quebec: Montreal Ontario: Toronto, London, Ottawa Manitoba & Nunavut: Winnipeg Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon Alberta & NWT: Calgary, Edmonton British Columbia & Yukon: Vancouver Arrival and departure transfers between the airport and hotel 5 nights accommodation at hotel. Standard room based on double occupancy Baggage handling on arrival and departure at the hotel and airport Team Canada Meeting & Pasta dinner Victory Celebration dinner Fundraising Each participant is responsible for raising funds on behalf of The Arthritis Society and in honour of someone with arthritis. To assist them with that task, all participants receive a complete fundraising guide. Proceeds from the event help The Arthritis Society fund important arthritis research, and provide better programs and services to benefit the more than 4,000,000 Canadians battling arthritis. Information Please contact your regional office at 1-800-321-1433 to find out more about this amazing life-changing opportunity or to attend an Information Session in your area. To learn more about other events, select your team location from the drop down menu. Fraser & Hoyt Incentives is a proud partner of The Arthritis Society’s Joints In Motion Training Team Walt Disney Marathon Weekend January 2011 Walt Disney Marathon Weekend The Arthritis Society's Joints In Motion Training Team is once again heading south for our old favorite, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January 2011. From the moment you cross the start line, you know crossing the finish line will be one of the best moments of your life. It’s the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend – with spectacular races through the most magical setting in the world. It’s an entire weekend filled with competition and fun starting with Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo and ending when you cross the finish line to earn the exclusive Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy medals! If that doesn’t motivate you to new levels of character, nothing will. The Average Temperatures in January average between 18-208°C during the day, making this destination a delight for us Canadians escaping the grips of winter. Distance Options include: Full marathon, half marathon, 5k family run and Goofy! The Joints In Motion Disney team stays right in Walt Disney World with a host of benefits! You will have the opportunity to purchase park tickets at a discounted price and there is also extra park time just for you! With the Extra Magic Hours benefit, as a Resort hotel Guest you'll enjoy additional time to play at a select Theme Park each day of your Park ticket. Every day, one of the Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular Park closing so Disney Resort hotel Guests can enjoy access to select attractions during the cooler parts of the day, while experiencing all the magic at an easy, more comfortable pace. And magic is never more sparkling than at night in the Theme Parks! The 2010 marathon is expecting to attract around huge numbers of spectators to cheer the runners through the magical theme parks of WDW. There is even a marathon spectator tool that will give you timing and direction to see your participant along the route, making this an unforgettable experience for participants and cheer team alike. Each participant will have the opportunity to take full advantage of the following: Round trip airfare to Orlando, Florida from each gateway as outlined below. Newfoundland: St. John's Nova Scotia: Halifax Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown New Brunswick: Moncton Quebec: Montreal Ontario: Toronto, London, Ottawa Manitoba & Nunavut: Winnipeg Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon Alberta & NWT: Calgary, Edmonton British Columbia & Yukon: Vancouver Arrival and departure transfers between the airport and hotel 5 nights accommodation at a WDW hotel. Standard room based on double occupancy Baggage handling on arrival and departure at the hotel and airport Team Canada Meeting & Pasta dinner Team Canada Victory Celebration dinner Fundraising Each participant is responsible for raising funds on behalf of The Arthritis Society and in honour of someone with arthritis. To assist them with that task, all participants receive a complete fundraising guide. Proceeds from the event help The Arthritis Society fund important arthritis research, and provide better programs and services to benefit the nearly 4,500,000 Canadians battling arthritis. Information Please contact your regional office at 1-800-321-1433 to find out more about this amazing life-changing opportunity or to attend an Information Session in your area. To learn more about other events, select your team location from the drop down menu. Fraser & Hoyt Incentives is a proud partner of The Arthritis Society’s Joints In Motion Training Team Everest Trek Adventure October 2010 15 day trek Everest Trek Adventure The Arthritis Society's Joints In Motion Training Team is planning to head to an amazing trek adventure in the mountains of Nepal. Everest Base Camp conjures up visions of sheer awe and beauty, and this epic journey will not disappoint! Begin in Kathmandu and set of trekking through beautiful rhododendron forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines and the Himalayan foothills on the way to the base of the highest mountain in the world. Mount Everest reaches an astounding 8848m and is known to the Nepalese as Sagarmatha and Qomolangma to the Tibetans. Isolated and considered of little importance to either Sherpa or Tibetans, the mountain is home only to a minor deity. The newly confirmed “highest mountain in the world” received its English name in honor of Sir George Everest, the recently retired head of the Survey of India. Although participants of this exciting journey will have porters and guides assisting them along the way, this expedition includes high altitude trekking and difficult terrain and is suitable for those with a high level of fitness and endurance. Draft Itinerary: Day 1- Transfer from Airport to Hotel, evening Team Canada Reception Day 2 - Fly to Lukla to begin trek Day 3 to 8 - Trekking Day 9 - Trek for arrival at Everest Base Camp Day 10 to 12 - Descent back down to Lukla Day 13 - Flight back to Kathmandu and time to spend in the city plus Victory Celebration Dinner Day 14 - Depart Kathmandu for home Each participant will have the opportunity to take full advantage of the following: Round trip airfare to Kathmandu, Nepal from Toronto with connectors from all gateways across the country. Arrival and departure transfers between the airport and hotel Accommodation at various tea houses/lodges. Most meals included Baggage handling on arrival and departure at the hotel and airport Team Canada Meeting & Pasta dinner Victory Celebration Dinner Fundraising Each participant is responsible for raising funds on behalf of The Arthritis Society and in honour of someone with arthritis. To assist them with that task, all participants receive a complete fundraising guide. Proceeds from the event help The Arthritis Society fund important arthritis research, and provide better programs and services to benefit the more than 4,500,000 Canadians battling arthritis. Information Please contact your regional office at 1-800-321-1433 to find out more about this amazing life-changing opportunity or to attend an Information Session in your area. To learn more about other events, select your team location from the drop down menu. Fraser & Hoyt Incentives is a proud partner of The Arthritis Society’s Joints In Motion Training Team Cayman Islands Marathon December 3 - 7, 2010 Cayman Islands Marathon Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, lies the peaceful British Crown Colony known as the Cayman Islands. Consisting of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman remain our little piece of paradise. The Cayman Islands pride themselves on offering a diverse selection of world-class accommodations. The official hotel for the Cayman Islands Marathon is the Grand Cayman Marriott located on beautiful 7-Mile Beach. The race route is IAAF-sanctioned and is flat and fast, ensuring ideal running conditions. If that isn’t enough, there will be music along the route to motivate runners and add some ‘Caribbean Flava’ to the mix. The course will take you through the financial district of George Town, along the beautiful waterfront and along the South Side of the island. Each participant will have the opportunity to take full advantage of the following: Round trip airfare to George Town, Cayman Islands from each gateway as outlined below. St. John's, Newfoundland Charlottetown, P.E.I. Halifax, Nova Scotia St. John, New Brunswick Montreal, Quebec Toronto, London, Ottawa Ontario Regina, Saskatoon Saskatchewan Winnipeg, Manitoba Calgary, Edmonton Alberta Vancouver, B.C Arrival and departure transfers between the airport and hotel 4 nights accommodation at hotel. Standard room based on 2 sharing Baggage handling on arrival and departure at the hotel and airport Team Canada Meeting & Pasta dinner Team Canada Victory Celebration dinner Fundraising Each participant is responsible to raise funds for The Arthritis Society in honour of someone who is living with arthritis. The amount will help finance research and provide better services to patients of The Arthritis Society. Each participant will also receive a complete fundraising guide. Information Please contact your provincial office at 1-800-321-1433 to find out more about this amazing life changing opportunity or to attend an Information Session in your area. To learn more about other events offered in your area, select the team location where you live from the drop down menu. mnoel@qc.arthritis.ca Fraser & Hoyt Incentives is a proud partner of The Arthritis Society’s Joints In Motion Training Team

	If you would like more information about Joints in Motion, or to SIGN UP for a clinic Click Here to link to the JIM Submission form OR If you wish to speak to someone about the Joints in Motion program, please call your provincial/division office at 1-800-321-1433.
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