Preschoolers jump to raise money

In their first year participating in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Jump, more than 100 preschoolers jumped for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at the Goddard School — Pond Road branch, Freehold Township, in December.

Raising more than $600, the preschool joined hands with the Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, to raise awareness that "kids get arthritis, too." Children tied jingle bells to their shoelaces and jumped to the tune of "Jingle Bell Rock."

The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, nonprofit health organization helping people take greater control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related disease — the nation's No. 1 cause of disability.

For free information, including simple strategies to improve health and limit the impact of arthritis, contact the Arthritis Foundation at 732-283-4300 or visit the website at www.arthritis.org.