Refuse To Fuse!'s Fundraiser

Racing for a Cure

 

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Refuse To Fuse!

My name is Lizzie and I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2008.  What is AS?  AS is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine but also causes inflammation in the eyes, heart, and lungs.  There is no cure for AS (or any type of arthritis).  Uncontrolled or unmanaged AS leads to fusion of the spine and permanent disability.  

However early in my disease trajectory, my rheumatologist recommended that I move my body as often as I can.  When it comes to arthritis, movement is medicine and can delay or mitigate severity of symptoms.  In my case, I found that walking every day kept my pain away.  Walking turned into jogging which turned into running.  And running has been my medicine ever since. 

About this Campaign

Refuse To Fuse!

Getting closer to a cure, one grant at a time.

Are you ready to race for a cause?

When you create a fundraiser for Racing for a Cure, you're joining a community of people united for a cure. Every dollar you raise helps the Arthritis National Research Foundation make leads to more research, more discoveries, and more treatments for arthritis and autoimmune disease patients all over the world.

Walk, dance, bake, knit, or bike - anything goes as you raise crucial funds for a cure. This year, you can personalize your race, your way. Get ready to sweat, create, and connect with a community passionate about making a difference. If you have a great idea for a fundraiser, we are here to help you make it happen. 

Join us for an unforgettable experience where fundraising meets community. Walk alongside fellow patients and loved ones, share stories, and celebrate your commitment to fighting arthritis together.

Every action, every dollar raised, brings us closer to a world without arthritis.


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