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COLUMBUS (WCMH) Did you know the No. 1 cause of disability in the United States is arthritis?

More than 54 million Americans live with arthritis including 2.8 million people in Ohio.

On Saturday, at Genoa Park by COSI over 1,000 people came together to rally behind the arthritis foundation.

The annualJingle Bell Run for arthritis is bringing holiday cheer to downtown Columbus. Theirgoal was to raise $205,000 this year.

There is often a misconception that arthritis only affects older people, but thats far from the truth.

Five months ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, my life was miserable in the mornings, said 18-year-old, Colten Phay.

When I would wake up my whole body would be aching with pain, miserablewith pain and I couldnteven eat breakfast or put on clothes on, Colton said.

With the help of the research from the Arthritis Foundation, Colten went on a medication they helped discover and now his life is back to normal. It changed my life, expressed Colten. It helps so much. I feel fine now.

Christopher Haverlock with the Arthritis Foundation says that this is something that is a big deal.

It affects more people in the country than any other disease.

He also told us the Jingle Bell Run is more than just a way to raise money.

An event like this is great because they can be around other people who understand what theyre going through. They can celebrateliving and saying yes to doing more things, explained Haverlock.

Taking place in more than 100 cities nationwide, with Columbus being a Top Five Race, the Arthritis Foundations Jingle Bell Run benefits the more than 54 million Americans (1 in 4 adults), including 300,000 children (1 in every 250), living with arthritis every day.

From funding cutting-edge research for new treatments and ultimately a cure, to advocating for health care access, the Arthritis Foundation helps those living with arthritis score everyday victories, one step at a time.

To learn more visit JBR.org/Columbus or contact the Arthritis Foundation at 614-362-7370

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