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12/10/12
I live with chronic 'invisible' illness, there is no cure, but I can manage the symptoms. Through various places I have met lots of friends who also have chronic illnesses, many have forms of arthritis (please remember, there are many different forms). I am always amazed by the strength they have, how brave they are.
Today is World Arthritis Day, I wanted my photo to represent that. Heres some more info for you:
World Arthritis Day has been celebrated 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International) first. It is being celebrated each year on October 12th.
Now, people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard on this day. You can join in and raise this voice also!
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
More info here
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/NewsRoom/Latestnewsstories/DSRp
Arthritis cant kill you but it can take your life.
Edited to add this article, which highlights what it can be like to live with such an illness: www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/...
12/10/12
I live with chronic 'invisible' illness, there is no cure, but I can manage the symptoms. Through various places I have met lots of friends who also have chronic illnesses, many have forms of arthritis (please remember, there are many different forms). I am always amazed by the strength they have, how brave they are.
Today is World Arthritis Day, I wanted my photo to represent that. Heres some more info for you:
World Arthritis Day has been celebrated 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International) first. It is being celebrated each year on October 12th.
Now, people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard on this day. You can join in and raise this voice also!
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
More info here
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/NewsRoom/Latestnewsstories/DSRp
Arthritis cant kill you but it can take your life.
Edited to add this article, which highlights what it can be like to live with such an illness: www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/...