2009 Arthritis Walk - Ellwood City, PA

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Melissa Huston

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My Fundraising Goal:
$750.00

Money Raised to Date:
$1,319.00

If you are unable to donate online, please print out a donation form.

Show Us Your Moves!

Come walk with me!!

I wanted to share a little bit about why I got involved…. As most of you know, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was only 26 when I was diagnosed and the symptoms started several weeks after I had Chloe. After several months of tests and ER visits they finally diagnosed me with RA. I have some family history of RA but had no one to turn to ask questions about a something that I was being told I would have to manage for the rest of my life. I had always associated arthritis with being an athlete or growing old… I was neither of the two (although… this year I hit the big 3-0…) After doing some research on the internet I stumbled across the Arthritis Foundation. The arthritis foundation really provided me an understanding of what I was up against and the assurance that while I would have my share of ‘ugly days’, I could still have a happy and MOBILE life!
This will be my third year participating in the walk… I may not be able to make the pain go away, but there is comfort in knowing that by raising money and getting others involved in this event I might be able to help some other new mom wondering ‘why me?’ I have met some truly wonderful people (and kids) through the past events and it has been wonderful finding a network of people who could relate to the struggles I face.

I am taking on the challenge to make a difference in our community by participating in the Arthritis Walk as a part of Let's Move Together, the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide movement that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis.

Today, one in five people suffer from the pain of arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) project that by the year 2030, 67 million people in the U.S., or 1 in 4 adults, will live with arthritis. You can join me in the movement against arthritis by helping me reach my goal. Let's Move Together to improve lives and reduce the pain of arthritis.