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Show of boson nomoc oy Arthritic month being made for a massive literature lit-erature distribution to make people aware of the Arthritis warning signs and the im -portance of early diagnosis. Volunteers will be knocking knock-ing on doors and asking for support of the Foundations programs of research, patient pa-tient and professional education edu-cation and patient services. Community leaders have been invited to small informal infor-mal meetings where they will have the opportunity to learn more about Arthritis and what is being done to combat the disease. Several clubs and organizations organiz-ations will be conducting fundraising events. The purpose pur-pose of these activities is to make the community aware of the seriousness of the disease dis-ease and its impact on the family and the community. "There's a lot being done about arthritis but there's a lot more to do." Anyone interested in participating par-ticipating in "Challenge Arthritis '79" is urged to call 466-1022 or 466-9389. Governor Scott Matheson signed a proclamation designating desig-nating May as Utah Arthritis Month. Much more than vague aches and pains Arthritis is the nation's 1 crippling disease. dis-ease. One out of seven people suffer from some form of arthritis. It strikes people of all ages even babies. The economic impact of Arthritis is staggering. Last year arthritis cost Utahns 97 million dollars in lost wages, taxes, homemakers services, andmedical services. servi-ces. At present there is no cure for Arthritis. However research has made the disease dis-ease much easier to manage and control. If arthritis is diagnosed during the early stages much of the crippling can be prevented. Recent surgical techniques tech-niques have made it possible to replace hips, ankles, knees, shoulders and fingers. fin-gers. The Utah Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation has planned an extensive Arthritis Arth-ritis Awareness Campaign for the month of May. Scott Clark, president of the Utah Chapter said, "Plans are |