“Kids don’t get arthritis.”
That’s the first thing Chrissy and Jason Rose said when the doctor told them their 13-month-old son had juvenile arthritis.
“As an infant, Carson was a cranky baby,” Chrissy explains. “He would scream and cry and didn’t sleep through the night until he was more than a year old. He would lay on the floor and pull at his legs. We didn’t know what was going on and were kind of going crazy.Continue readingWait, Kids Get Arthritis?
“疼痛只是在你的脑子里。”
That’s what doctors and family members told Renee Cafaro most of her life.
“No one understood how I could be involved in so many activities one day and unable to walk the next. I was accused of making up my pain. I didn’t even feel my parents supported me.”Continue readingIt’s Not in Your Head
“I don’t know anyone with arthritis.”
This is the most common answer we heard when we recently asked Americans: How many people do you know who are living with arthritis ?
Ten years ago, Raquel Masco didn’t think she knew anyone with arthritis either. That’s when she began experiencing unusual symptoms.Continue readingIt Doesn’t Have to Be Visible to Be Real
Together we are empowered to Live Yes!Your story can move mountains. You have the power to influence your elected officials and break down barriers to the care everyone deserves. By sharing with and educating your lawmakers, you can break down barriers for people with arthritis. Join us in Washington, DC at the 2019 Advocacy Summit on March 11-12, 2019 to make these goals a reality.
The Summit is a forum for volunteers who are dedicated to making a long-term commitment to leadership in Arthritis Foundation advocacy. It is an opportunity to both build meaningful relationships with your elected officials and cultivate the skills to empower and engage other people in your community who are impacted by arthritis. This year’s event will be our opportunity to introduce a new Congress to the many faces of arthritis and the issues most important to the arthritis community.
The best part about this year’s Advocacy Summit is that participants will leave Washington feeling Empowered to Live Yes! This two-day event can serve as an on-ramp to advocacy excellence for all of our participants. You’ll go home with the confidence to share your story and make a difference throughout the year on important legislative issues like reforming step therapy. Everyone, of all ages, backgrounds, and advocacy skill levels—including children and teenagers—are welcome at the 2019 Advocacy Summit.
“We can help improve the lives of the children and adults that are living with arthritis by taking action and letting our elected officials know what matters to us,” says April McCaslin, Platinum Ambassador from New York. “Advocating for arthritis is important because it gives us the opportunity to take control over a disease that we otherwise have no control over.”
Advocacy Summit registration closes on Monday, February 4, 2019.For more information contact Julie Eller atjeller@arthritis.org.Register today to secure your spot!
For more information on this event and how to carry your new skills with you into a year of continued engagement with your new (or returning!) legislators, visit our websitearthritis.org/AdvocacySummit!
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Meet Shane Cox
When you meet Shane Cox of Petaluma, California, his quiet, calm demeanor gives little away about this young man. But whether he is speaking as an honoree at his localJingle Bell Runor at theCalifornia Coast Classic我们很容易意识到，他在年轻的时候经历了比同龄人更多的事情。Continue readingNo One Should Be in Debilitating Pain, Especially at 10 Years Old
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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.
2013年12月，卡西迪被诊断出患有自闭症，米德尔顿家族的世界从此改变。大部分时间都是治疗师和预约，就在事情开始稳定下来的时候，卡西迪的母亲卡里(Kari)注意到，作为一个3岁的孩子，卡西迪“膝盖有点弯曲”，走路“有点滑稽”。After consulting with their pediatrician, who referred the family to a pediatric rheumatologist, Cassidy was diagnosed withjuvenile arthritis (JA).Continue readingNo One Should Be in Debilitating Pain, Especially at 8 Years Old
James Bradberry grew up near Birmingham, Ala. with his mom and younger sister and grandmother nearby. Born with a love for sports and natural talent, he excelled at football in high school and then was recruited by Arkansas State University’s football team. But his Southern roots called him home, so he transferred to Samford University and was later drafted by the NFL Carolina Panthers, starting 12 out of 16 games his first year.Continue readingNFL Player James Bradberry’s Grandmother Inspires for Charity
As part of our vetting process forArthritis by the Numbers-一组经过验证的关节炎事实和数据-我们邀请患者评论对他们生活影响最大的疾病部分。毕竟，他们是研究疾病如何改变和挑战日常生活的专家。
Meet Karen Lomas, 65, who works full-time as a nurse. Following, in her own words, is Karen’s story about living withpsoriatic arthritis(PsA)，她在几年前被诊断出患有关节炎，以及她在《关节炎数字》(Arthritis by the Numbers)中查阅的数据如何与她个人联系起来。Continue readingNurse With Psoriatic Arthritis: “Take Care of Yourself”
People climb mountains for many reasons. For some, it’s a test of physical strength and endurance. For others, it’s for the rush and exhilaration. For Alex Jakobson, it was to prove to himself that he can overcome the pain and limitations of arthritis.
当关节炎抬头时，亚历克斯过着幸福的生活。他35岁，和他的心上人结了婚，住在法国，享受着社交和积极的生活方式。
Continue readingClimbing Mountains to Conquer Arthritis
Tom Walker,Walk to Cure Arthritisnational adult honoree and former MLB pitcher, claims that it’s truly “mind over matter” when it comes to his osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Every day, he rises up and pushes forward, despite the obstacles – like having a harder time walking – that challenge him.
Continue readingMeet Our National Walk to Cure Arthritis Adult Honoree: Former MLB Pitcher Tom Walker!