Dallas business leaders and golf enthusiasts with join the 27^th Annual Swing Against Arthritis Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, April 23, at the beautiful Dallas Athletic Club, 4111 La Prada, Mesquite, TX.   This charity event is presented by Community Trust Bank,  with proceeds benefiting the work of the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region.

The purpose of the Swing Against Arthritis Golf Tournament is to generate awareness about the seriousness of the disease, as well as raise funds to support mission-driven programs. The event’s proceeds will help fund research to find a cure, provide public health/educational programs for those who have this disease and continue the Foundation’s advocacy efforts. Last year, the tournament raised more than $100,000 for the Foundation’s local programs and community outreach services.

The Arthritis Foundation and the Swing Against Arthritis Golf Tournament also  celebrates medical and technological victories in the area of total joint replacement.  More than 725,000 total joint replacements are performed each year.  Remarkable strides are being made every day in the treatment of arthritis, and the 2012 Swing Against Arthritis Golf Tournament recognizes  those individuals with total joint replacements, as well as all  North Texans with arthritis, in their winning battle against this disease.

This year’s tournament is a foursome scramble with registration beginning at noon followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m.   There will also be a post-tournament banquet for the players, as well as games and a raffle.  Golfers will also have an opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions featuring many fantastic items donated by local merchants, as well as unique sports merchandise.

Individual tickets are $400.  Sponsorships are available at various levels.  Interested players and foursomes of men, women and co-ed teams are invited to join their family, friends and playing partners for a fabulous day of fun, festivities and fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation.

For sponsorship opportunities or for more information, please contact Carol Little at 214.818.0374 or clittle@arthritis.org or visit www.arthritis.org KEYWORD “Texas.”