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Saturday, July 16, 2011
And we're off...
It's offical! Fundriasing is underway for the Arthritis Foundation and we have our first donation! I would like to personally thank Michael Alexander for being the first person to donate to the Arthritis Foundation for my Ironman campagin! Thanks Mike! Who will be next?!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A goal within a goal
As I mentioned in my opening blog, my Ironman dream is more than just something I am doing for myself. I want to make my Ironman journey a fundraiser for an organization that really means something to me. It has taken a bit of time to get off the ground, but it is now offical. Let the fundraising begin for the Arthritis Foundation!
www.active.com/donate/texasironman2012
Why the Arthritis Foundation? Arthritis and the conditions that it encompasses has affected me and my family deeply. When I was 21, I was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder (also called Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder). My condition has the symptoms of RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis), Lupus, Scleroderma, and other rheumatic conditions- yet it is not definitively any of these. Many people with my condition go on to a solid diagnosis and others remain in an undiagnosed limbo. Also, my mother is currently battling RA and over the last few years I have seen the physical and mental toll it has taken on her. Other members of my immediate family have suffered (or are suffering) from conditions including osetoarthritis, fibromyalgia, pseudo-gout, and lupus. Its hard to say if it is truely genetic or just bad luck. I do know I am the youngest member of my family to have symptoms.
I am able to manage my condition with medication and by staying active. Completing an Ironman is difficult enough for someone without a joint condition. I know it will be tough but I know that I will have to rely on my mental toughness to get me though when my physical body may begin to let me down. Though my blog, I want to highlight the different conditions under the label of "arthritis" and show everyone what I do to control my condition as well as some of the symptoms and treatments of my mother as she battles RA.
I am fortunate to have been put in contact with the Houston office of the Arthritis Foundation and I have set up my donation page. All proceeds will go to the Arthritis Foundation. My rheumatologist is also helping me with my fundraising. I will be setting up a display in his office with links to my donation page. He has also agreed to donate money towards my new bike as he participates in triathlons himself. I hope to have him write a guest blog for me someday!! ;)
If you know anyone who might be interested in helping me in my campagin, please send them the link to my donation page (www.active.com/donate/texasironman2012) or have them email me (sabs35@comcast.net). Thanks for the support!
www.active.com/donate/texasironman2012
Why the Arthritis Foundation? Arthritis and the conditions that it encompasses has affected me and my family deeply. When I was 21, I was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder (also called Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder). My condition has the symptoms of RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis), Lupus, Scleroderma, and other rheumatic conditions- yet it is not definitively any of these. Many people with my condition go on to a solid diagnosis and others remain in an undiagnosed limbo. Also, my mother is currently battling RA and over the last few years I have seen the physical and mental toll it has taken on her. Other members of my immediate family have suffered (or are suffering) from conditions including osetoarthritis, fibromyalgia, pseudo-gout, and lupus. Its hard to say if it is truely genetic or just bad luck. I do know I am the youngest member of my family to have symptoms.
I am able to manage my condition with medication and by staying active. Completing an Ironman is difficult enough for someone without a joint condition. I know it will be tough but I know that I will have to rely on my mental toughness to get me though when my physical body may begin to let me down. Though my blog, I want to highlight the different conditions under the label of "arthritis" and show everyone what I do to control my condition as well as some of the symptoms and treatments of my mother as she battles RA.
I am fortunate to have been put in contact with the Houston office of the Arthritis Foundation and I have set up my donation page. All proceeds will go to the Arthritis Foundation. My rheumatologist is also helping me with my fundraising. I will be setting up a display in his office with links to my donation page. He has also agreed to donate money towards my new bike as he participates in triathlons himself. I hope to have him write a guest blog for me someday!! ;)
If you know anyone who might be interested in helping me in my campagin, please send them the link to my donation page (www.active.com/donate/texasironman2012) or have them email me (sabs35@comcast.net). Thanks for the support!
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