10 Grassroots Advocates for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many people who live with rheumatoid arthritis are engaged in advocacy and raising awareness in one way or another. Many more want to get involved, but have limited energy or don’t know what to do. As part of our celebration of Arthritis Awareness Month, we wanted to profile a number of people who have found various ways, big and small, to spread the word.
Brad Carlson, South Carolina.
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Brad, one of our Health Guides, volunteers with The Arthritis Foundation. He is part of the Board for the Arthritis Walk, working to raise funds for research and programs, as well as awareness about RA. Brad is one of the Honorees for the Myrtle Beach Jingle Bell Run and his Squeaky Joints team is the #3 fund raiser nationwide. He has been part of education programs for people living with RA. Brad also works with the American College of Rheumatology, advocating in Washington regarding RA, disability and Medicare.
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