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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, it’s easy to realize he has experienced more in his young life than most his age.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.
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 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
Charcandrick West, professional football player with Louisiana roots, gets real about what keeps him going, how no hurdle is too high and why he likes to win on and off the field.
我不记得我第一次接触足球是在什么时候，但当我第二次接触足球时，大概是在6岁左右，我就迷上了它。我还记得当我还是个孩子的时候，从球场上抬头看到我的爸爸妈妈在为我加油。我为比赛付出了所有，让看台上的人感到高兴，这是一种兴奋。
I knew that I had the “it” factor – and my parents believed in me, too, which made all the difference in the world. My goal was to leave my legacy in my hometown of Cullen, Louisiana, and graduate to the “bigs.”
In recognition of May as Arthritis Awareness Month, we asked bloggers what they’ve learned from having arthritis, and what they want others to know.
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A love of cycling seems to run in Tom Baltes’ family. Unfortunately, arthritis does, too.
As one of five children, Tom has watched as two of his siblings have been diagnosedrheumatoid arthritis (RA)and another has had two hip replacements. Tom hasosteoarthritis (OA).
汤姆回忆说:“当我从军队退役时，我第一次被诊断为左膝和下脊柱骨性关节炎。”“我很幸运，因为我没有特别受关节炎的困扰，但我的兄弟姐妹们却一直在与疼痛作斗争。我的关节炎和他们相比是微乎其微的。”
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The use of her hands is incredibly important to Hannah Robison. As the reigning Miss Tennessee, her talent is playing the piano. As a chemistry major in college, she is constantly writing and using her hands in the lab. So when she developed pain in her hands, she initially chalked the pain up to overuse.
“I didn’t think much about it at first, but then the pain moved from my knuckles into my wrists,” says Hannah. “Then the doctor told me that no matter how long I’d been playing the piano, at my age, I still shouldn’t be in pain.”
After many tests and appointments, Hannah still doesn’t have a concrete diagnosis for her pain. That hasn’t stopped her from becoming a huge supporter of the Arthritis Foundation.Continue readingCrowning Achievement: Miss Tennessee Champions Arthritis Awareness
关节炎基金会的志愿者马特·穆尼承认，第一次参加过夜夏令营是孩子一生中一个重要的里程碑——对父母来说往往比孩子更困难。
“I think sending Katherine to camp was a little harder on me and her mom,” says Matt. “Katherine ran right in to play with her friends.”
Diagnosed withjuvenile arthritis (JA) at just two years old, Matt’s daughter Katherine, now six, is attending the Arthritis Foundation’s Camp AcheAway for the first time. Camp AcheAway is an overnight camp in Georgia created specifically for children who are living with JA.
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