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It's that time of year again! Dec 8th is the KC Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell walk/run ?? Did you know that nearly 60 million individuals in the U.S. live with doctor-diagnosed arthritis or a related condition, making it the leading cause of disability in the country? Volunteering with the Arthritis Foundation is close to my heart, supporting patients, families, and the pursuit of a cure. Personally impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), I've witnessed firsthand the challenges this disease presents. Every donation and act of support truly makes a difference in providing hope for a better future for patients and families. You can contribute to this vital cause in two simple ways: 1. Make a tax-deductible donation online through the link provided below. Your generosity, no matter the amount, collectively drives impactful change. 2. Challenge yourself and consider joining me for the Jingle Bell Run! Reach out if you're interested in joining my team or initiating one within your organization. Let's come together to make a meaningful difference for those affected by arthritis. Your support matters. #ArthritisFoundation #Jinglebellrun #Kansascity #Arthritis

There is so much more to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) than meets the eye. PsA is complex and painful, leaving many like Dedra with stories filled with pain, fatigue, and mental strain. That's why the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is dedicated to a future free from psoriatic disease. Your gift today – which will be doubled up to $50,000 by a generous matching gift challenge – will help us get closer to turning this vision into a reality. Donate today and help those who are struggling with more than just meets the eye. https://lnkd.in/eDE7MCCi

Understanding the Complexity of MS Symptoms: Sclerosis (MS) is known as "the disease with a thousand faces." This phrase highlights how symptoms can vary widely between individuals. While some may experience mobility issues, others might struggle with vision or cognitive challenges. Over the next week, we'll explore how these differences manifest and why no two MS journeys are the same. your donations will go a long way for MS victims, kindly donate to a good course https://lnkd.in/dzuBSPdq #MultipleSclerosis #MSSymptoms #ChronicIllness #MSAwareness #InvisibleIllness

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month! Let's spread the word about juvenile arthritis, support the kids affected, and raise funds for research. Together, we can make a difference! ???? #JuvenileArthritis #ArthritisAwareness #SupportTheKids #ResearchForCure #IntegratedSolutions #R&R https://hubs.ly/Q02DXVnr0

Each quarter, Sliders around the country volunteer with employee-nominated charities through our Slide It Forward program. Our 2nd quarter Slide It Forward event is called the Slide Strides for ALS Challenge and you are invited to join us in our mission to stride (walk/run/hike) a collective 5,000 miles.? For every mile logged in the month of May, ALS Awareness Month, Slide will donate $5 to ALS Association & ALS TDI. If you are interested in joining us in the Slide Strides for ALS Challenge, let us know by completing this form: https://wkf.ms/3QmxMiT ? Why 5,000 miles? According to the CDC, over 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) each year. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles. The average life expectancy is 2-5 years, during which the person with ALS slowly loses muscle control, including their ability to walk, talk, swallow, and eventually breathe. Our participation in ALS Awareness Month will bring resources to find treatments, a cure, and ways to empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.?If we reach our goal of 5,000 miles, $25,000 will be split between The ALS Association and ALS TDI! #SlideItForward #ALSawareness #SlideStrides

In November we'll be walking in the Palm Beach Heart Walk to raise money for the American Heart Association to fund groundbreaking research that literally keeps hearts beating and helps people have longer, healthier lives. If you're in this area and would like to join our team - we'd love the company. If you'd be open to helping us raise some money - we've set a modest goal of $2,500. Why? Here's some data from the CDC: - Heart disease is the?leading cause?of death?for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. - One person dies?every 33 seconds?from cardiovascular disease. - In 2022,?702,880 people died from heart disease. That's the equivalent of?1 in every 5 deaths. - Heart disease cost about?$252.2 billion?from 2019 to 2020.2 This includes the cost of health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death. https://lnkd.in/g-7D-9cr #fundraiser #help #motivation

#IceBucket10 ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS—it robs a person of the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe.?And what’s even worse is that right now, there’s no cure.?It’s going to take all of us, working together, to finally see a world without ALS. 2024 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge.?On August 6th at 1:30pm, PVS will host the Ice Bucket Challenge to support the cause and aid in finding a cure.?Some PVS Leaders will get a bucket of confetti and some will get a bucket of ice cold water. Guess what??You determine who gets drenched with which item.?The Top 3 based on donations get ice and the others get confetti.?Donations for the Ice Bucket Challenge run until Monday, August 5th. Donate online; head to their personal donation site John Cannon??https://lnkd.in/gEfs6rdS Eric Egan?https://lnkd.in/gVaqtFJM David Nicholson https://lnkd.in/gfF2RvaM Matt Nowaczok?https://lnkd.in/gNhaSjXr Paul Pepin?https://lnkd.in/g5-xiUDw Andrew Stokes?https://lnkd.in/gE_dCsbd

Why I Ride ?????? Many of you may not know this, but Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a cause I care deeply about. It hits close to home, as my sister, Kathy has been battling this debilitating disease for over 12 years. Recently we learned both her daughters have been hit with it as well.?Not a normal path for this type of disease as it is known to not have hereditary tendencies. MS can be incredibly challenging, robbing people of their independence and making everyday tasks incredibly difficult. Imagine the frustration of needing help to get out of bed, shower, or dress. Imagine the limitations on activities and the impact on daily life. This is the reality for millions living with MS, including my sister. But there's hope. Research is making strides towards better treatments and ultimately, a cure. I can't imagine a future where my sister, and the millions affected by MS, continue to face these limitations. That's why I'm participating in the MS Vineyard 60 Mile Ride on May 4 to raise funds for MS research. Every dollar donated brings us closer to a future free from MS. It's a chance to fight for a brighter future for my sister, her daughters, Sandra and Christina, and everyone affected by this disease. Here's how you can make a difference: ??♀? Donate: No amount is too small, and every contribution helps. ??♀? Spread Awareness: Share this email with your friends and family. Talk about MS and the importance of research. Together, we can make a real impact. https://lnkd.in/e67YpGqa

In Spring this year, a tiny life entered the world. My grandson, Harlow, was only 10 days old when he was diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis. It was a devastating blow to our family. Seeing his fragile body surrounded by tubes, needles, and medical equipment, and witnessing the anguish of his mother, was a heart-wrenching experience that no one should ever have to endure. Weeks have passed since then, and Harlow has overcome the immediate threat of meningitis. But our journey is far from over. The long-term effects of this disease may not manifest for months or even years, often leaving children with cerebral palsy and other brain-related complications. We can only hope that Harlow will be one of the lucky ones who escapes any lasting damage. The truth is, we don't know what the future holds for him. But we do know that research holds the key to improving outcomes for children like Harlow. By supporting the Meningitis Research Foundation, you can make a difference in the lives of countless families affected by this deadly disease. Thanks to ongoing research efforts, treatment options have already evolved and improved. And perhaps, just perhaps, Harlow's story will have a happy ending because of the protocols developed through research. But without continued funding for research and treatment processes that stem from it, many more lives will be lost to this silent killer. Join me in participating in the Great North Run 2024 - a half marathon dedicated to raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation. Together, let's make sure that no family has to go through what we've experienced with Harlow. Our goal is to raise ￡10,000 for this vital cause. Every pound brings us closer to better treatments and brighter futures for children like Harlow. Please donate generously and help us turn tragedy into triumph. Click this link to donate via just giving, it’s easy: https://lnkd.in/eyUquM54

I went legally blind by the age of 12. My brother and I were born with Stargardt disease. (A condition that causes blindness over time) By the age of 12, I was legally blind. Stargardt disease unfortunately has no cure. But growing up, we didn’t allow our blindness to limit our ambition. So despite our disease…. We had a vision and a goal to cure blindness. As we say, we’re in business to cure blindness. That’s how Two Blind Brothers was born. A designer clothing business where 100% of our profits went to funding blindness research. We ended up donating $1.7m USD to charity. Yet although I was the most famous person with Stargardt’s in the US…. I found out that a clinical trial that could’ve cured my blindness FAILED because it couldn’t find enough patients. This was devastating. I had NO idea about the clinical trial. What’s more frustrating was the fact that the clinical site was just a mile away from my retina specialist. Suddenly, 50,000 people who suffer from the same condition as I do had been stripped of hope. We might just have cured blindness… if only that clinical trial had enough participants. It’s why Clinical Enrollment was born out of a specific mission. A mission to never allow a trial to fail because of patient recruitment again. So patients who are suffering can be given hope of a life-changing treatment. And BioTech companies can continue to save lives and change the future of medicine. P.S. - Get some value? Please reshare this.