The UTMB DIG is participating in the 2011 Walk to Cure Psoriasis, and we hope you'll join us in making a difference for those affected by psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis!
When: April 10, 2011
Where: Discovery Green - 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas
Registration: Begins at 8:00 AM; Walk begins at 9:00 AM
Registration fee: Registration is free! All ages welcome!
Additional Information: You can participate in either the 1K (.62 mi) or 5K (3.1 mi) Walk
Purpose: To spread awareness about psoriasis, while raising money for psoriasis education, advocacy and research. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis.
It's easy to sign up!
1) Click on the following link: Walk to Cure Psoriasis
2) Click on "Join an Existing Team." (on the right)
3) Under "Team name," enter our group name, UTMB DIG, then click "Search for a team". (at the bottom)
4) Click on "Join" to become a part of our Walking Team!
If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) or Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu).
We hope to see you there!
For further information about this event, contact the Houston Walk Coordinator at (877) 825-WALK (9255) or walk@psoriasis.org.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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