Arthritis Walk Pics

Last Saturday was the Arthritis Walk. The weather was a little threatening the whole time which I think affected the turnout. It didn't end up raining though, so we had a good time!

Hannah and Lincoln playing some of the kid games.

I was kind of in charge of getting some volunteers this year. Thank you so much to Susan (on left)...

Kenny,

Jennifer (below), and Megan (not pictured) for helping us out!

Back in December, I met Wendy and her daughter Maylee at the Jingle Bell Run. Maylee just turned 4 and she has the same type of arthritis that Hannah has. Maylee was the Honoree at the Walk this year. She is doing really well and I am sooooo thankful to have Wendy to talk to. It is wonderful to be able to talk to someone who knows exactly some of the feelings that I've had over the last few years and deals with her daughter's arthritis on a day to day basis.

Hannah and Maylee together. Anyone who has arthritis got to wear a blue hat during the walk. Aren't they cute?

My mom gearing up for the walk doing some of the stretching exercises! You may notice the yellow bandanas. Since we were team Hannah Banana, I thought we needed something to designate us.

This was the group that was there that has arthritis. We were walking for them!! I also got to meet another family that has a little boy younger than Hannah who has arthritis as well. Unfortunately, his affects many, many of his joints. It is just not fair that these little ones have to battle this disease. WE NEED TO FIND A CURE!

The Walk was a 1 mile walk across the Big Dam Bridge. Hannah's friend, Kenzie, came with her family! They were so cute. They held hands for the entire walk. Thanks Mike and Stacey for joining us!!!

Thanks too to my parents and brother, Jeff. Couldn't have done it without you since Kris was out of town.

I think next year they are going to try to have a 5K Run. Hopefully this can generate more public involvement. It was a good day! Over $17,000 was raised!