Arthritis Walk and contest

I just wanted to let everyone in the internet world know that I'm the honoree for the 2007 Norman Arthritis Walk. The walk is on May 19th. The walk is a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. The Arthritis Foundation sponsors many programs, and funds research. The online message boards, which have been a huge help to me (I don't know any other people in their 20's with RA, so on the message boards I can talk to people who can relate) are sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, as well as the arthritis swimming classes I take at my local YMCA. If you follow the link above, click on "Meet Laura" on the left side of the page. It's about me!

So many people think that arthritis just affects older people, but there are over 100 types of arthritis, including Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis, as well as Juvenile RA which can hit a child at any age. I hope that through our work with the Arthritis Foundation we can find a cure.

I don't know if this will work, but I've read about other bloggers doing this, so I'll give it a try. We would really appreciate any help you guys can provide. You can donate online here, my personal page for the walk. If you donate (any amount is appreciated) email me at lauranicole at ou dot edu and let me know. I'll put all the names in a bag and draw a winner! Since 95% of you are knitters, it will probably involve some wonderful yarn, unless you're a non knitter of course! Please pass this on to all your blogging friends!

Also, if you live in the Norman area and would like to participate in the walk, feel free to join my team, or create one of your own! Thank you guys, I'd really like to make a difference as honoree!