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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Walk Against Pain

Author: Linda Baraciolli - Painaustralia
14 January 2013
  • Walk Against Pain
The annual Walk Against Pain will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday 24 January 2013, to raise money for valuable research into pain.
One in five Australians live with chronic pain, and one in three over 65s, while for those with dementia, it is suspected pain is severely under reported.[1],[2]
For those in residential aged care, the under treatment or over treatment of pain can compromise quality of life.[3]
The Walk Against Pain will raise money for the Pain Management Research Institute, a joint initiative between the Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Sydney.
Now in its third year, the Walk Against Pain has seen many people, including sporting legends and government ministers, walk against pain.
Participants walk the perimeter of the SCG while, inside the boundary line, the Primary Club’s Marathon Cricket matches take place.
A family event, there is off field entertainment and face painting for the kids, while patron Richie Benaud OBE is on hand to autograph walkers’ t-shirts.
At the end of the walk, participants can enjoy the Battle of the Codes 20/20 cricket match, where the legends of Rugby Union take on the legends of Rugby League.
Tickets are $25 per individual and $70 per family, and participants can also arrange sponsorship for the number of laps they complete.
For further information or to register, contact Shaan Verco on (02) 9929 5566 or email pmri.verco@hotmail.com
[1] Blyth F et al (2001) Pain. 89(2-3): 127-34
[2] ProctorWR & Hirdes JP (2001) Pain Research and Management 6(3): 119-125
[3] Gibson SJ (2007) Expert Reviews in Neurotherapeutics 7: 627-635

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