Bankers Healthcare Group and Broward General Medical Center Execs to Lead April 30, 2011 Arthritis Walk Broward

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, February 13, 2011 (Press-News.org) Christopher Panebianco, vice president of marketing for Bankers Healthcare Group, will join Dominick Destefano, physicians relations at Broward General Medical Center, to co-chair the 2011 "Let's Move Together" Arthritis Walk Broward.

"I am delighted to partner with the Arthritis Foundation because I fully support and believe in their mission to find a cure for arthritis with efforts towards prevention and improving the quality of life for arthritis patients," said Panebianco, who oversees traditional and interactive marketing, lead generation and management, customer relationship management and vendor relations for Bankers Healthcare Group which is based in Southwest Ranches, Fla.

Destefano, who returns to his volunteer leadership position for a second year, has a personal connection with arthritis. "I could not think of a better cause to be involved with. My grandmother suffered for many years with Rheumatoid Arthritis and I still remember to this day helping assist her in many tasks some of us take for granted," he said. Destefano is responsible for building relationships, implementing strategic initiatives and increasing awareness of the services provided by Broward General Medical Center in domestic and international markets.

One of America's largest Hispanic-owned businesses, Bankers Healthcare Group provides financing solutions to healthcare professionals. Broward General Medical Center is part of Broward Health, one of the nation's top public health systems. Both companies are second-year sponsors for the Broward Arthritis Walk which aims to raise $50,000 to serve the more than 365,000 adults and children in Broward County affected by arthritis.

The 2011 "Let's Move Together" Arthritis Walk Broward is scheduled for April 30 at Markham Park in Sunrise, Fla. The event raises money to help the Arthritis Foundation, Broward/Miami-Dade Region office provide services including summer camp for children with juvenile arthritis, community outreach, local programs, health education and arthritis research.

The event is a dog walk too. For information, visit http://www.BrowardWalk.kintera.org.

The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 50 million men, women and children with doctor-diagnosed with arthritis.

About "Let's Move Together"
"Let's Move Together" is designed to inspire people to move every day to prevent or treat arthritis, encouraging daily physical activity for better health and participation in their local Arthritis Walk - an annual event that promotes fun and fitness. Information is available at http://www.letsmovetogether.org.

About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 50 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. Information is available at http://www.arthritis.org.