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Monday, December 3 |Arthritis Foundation

没有人应该处于虚弱的疼痛中，尤其是8岁的孩子

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Meet Cassidy Middleton

Cassidy Middleton is a happy, thriving 8-year-old who has a loving affinity for Minnie Mouse and spending her days horseback riding in the warm, Tucson, Arizona, sun.

In December 2013, Cassidy was diagnosed with autism, and that’s when the Middleton family’s world changed. Most weeks were filled with therapists and appointments, and just when things started to settle down, Cassidy’s mother, Kari, noticed Cassidy was a “bit knock-kneed” and “walking funny” for a 3-year-old. After consulting with their pediatrician, who referred the family to a pediatric rheumatologist, Cassidy was diagnosed withjuvenile arthritis (JA).Continue reading没有人应该处于虚弱的疼痛中，尤其是8岁的孩子→

kate wingate jbr youth honoree
Monday, October 9 |Arthritis Foundation

Kate Wingate, Jingle Bell Run National Youth Honoree

From Kate Wingate

My name is Kate Wingate and I’m from Greensboro, North Carolina. On the outside, I look like a normal 13-year-old girl, but I havejuvenile arthritis (JA). Arthritis is a disease that doesn’t present in a way that you might think, and unless I’m having a flare, no one would ever know. I’ve had JA since I was 18-months-old, so I can’t remember what it feels like to not have pain in my joints.

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allison alberts jia wisconsin youth jbr honoree
Monday, September 25 |Arthritis Foundation

Champion of Yes: A Three Sport Athlete, Allison Alberts Charges Forward Through Arthritis Pain

对威斯康星州斯特金湾17岁的艾莉森·阿尔伯特来说，每天醒来都感到疼痛。有些时候疼痛是可以控制的，可以通过洗个热水澡或跑个步来放松她的身体。Other days, Allison might struggle to get out of bed and looks to her father, Jamie, to help her walk or give her joints acomforting massage.

“There are many days I wish I could be normal, let alone feel normal for a day – a day without any pain, “says Allison. “But complaining does nothing. Complaining won’t take away the pain and complaining won’t allow my fingers to look normal. The way I go about my day is to let my arthritis and my body know that they will not stop me.”

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Max Larsen Jingle Bell Run
Wednesday, November 30 |Arthritis Foundation

Unique Fundraiser Pays Off for National Jingle Bell Run Youth Honoree Max Larsen

Jingle Bell Run Max Larsen
Max Larsen

When Max Larsen wants to raise funds to cure arthritis, he goes all out. As the 2016National Jingle Bell Run Youth Honoree, Max andTeam to the MAXheld one of his largest and the nation’s most unique fundraisers on October 8. Max’s annual fundraiser, Big Ox Plop Bingo, raised funds to get him closer to his $50,000 fundraising goal and 75 people joined his team!
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Erika Mitchell Jingle Bell Run
Wednesday, November 16 |Arthritis Foundation

Gifted Athlete Won’t Let Arthritis Stop Her – Becomes Hammer Throw Champ

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Erika Mitchell never thought she’d have to make lemonade. As a talented high school track star, she was recruited to Alabama State University to compete in the heptathlon – a track and field competition that involves numerous running, jumping and throwing events.
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JBR National Honoree Joanna Helon
Tuesday, September 13 |Arthritis Foundation

National Adult Jingle Bell Run Honoree Joanna Helon Fosters Hope

33岁，这是Joanna Helon患关节炎的年龄。爱发牢骚的人吗?她只是40。

For 21 of those years, Joanna has channeled her energy into the Arthritis Foundation’sJingle Bell Run对关节炎。通过药物、治疗、炎症、疼痛和一些挫折，乔安娜把5K作为一个平台来聚集朋友，提高意识，最重要的是，筹集资金来支持关节炎基金会。
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