玛丽亚·阿基诺-特拉斯(Mariah Aquino-Truss)只有五岁的时候，每天都非常痛苦，她告诉妈妈托里(Tory)，她“不想再待在这里了”。Imagine hearing such an admission from your young daughter who was newly diagnosed with a form ofjuvenile arthritis(JA) known as polyarticular spondyloarthropathy.
Polyarticular spondyloarthropathy is a juvenile form ofankylosing spondylitis一种影响关节、韧带、肌腱和肌腱的慢性、长期疾病。托里感到震惊，感到悲伤，并下定决心要帮助玛丽亚和她的家人，她开始寻求帮助——这条路把她带到了关节炎基金会。
Continue readingA Dream Come True – Meet Our 2017 National Youth Honoree Mariah Aquino-Truss
Kathryn Sundquist is 16 years old, lives in Brainerd, Minnesota and hasjuvenile rheumatoid arthritis. To say she and her family live active lifestyles would be an understatement. Her mom enjoys yoga, running and participating in triathlons. Her dad is an avid biker. Her adult brothers enjoy 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing, and tennis. They all enjoy any reason to be outside!
Continue readingFundraising is a Family Endeavor for Kathryn Sundquist, Our 2017 Walk to Cure Arthritis National Young Adult Honoree
As a believer in living a full life and being a Champion of Yes, we asked Tom Walker – who has experienced highs and lows and endured it all – a few lighthearted, personal questions.
Continue readingUp Close and Personal with our Walk to Cure Arthritis National Adult Honoree Tom Walker
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!