#049 - Are you living with arthritis? Lauren Amendola, Arthritis Foundation, and Joanna Green, mom of an arthritis patient, share their stories about how arthritis has impacted their lives and the resources available to help patients and their loved ones.
Topics Covered:
- How the Arthritis Foundation helps arthritis patients
- Patient stories about diagnosis and treatment
- Importance to keep moving when you have arthritis
Today's Guests
Lauren Amendola
Lauren Amendola is the Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation in Connecticut, has spent her almost 20 year career in the health non-profit industry. Building her skills and resume at the United Way, MDA and Autism Speaks, Lauren found a deeper passion at the Foundation as an arthritis warrior herself. She enjoys her friends and family, the beach and time at home with her husband and 6 year old daughter, Gianna. They reside in North Branford, CT and are settling in with a new rescue cat!
Joanna Green
Joanna Green is from Southington, CT where she lives with her husband Kyle Green and two children, Karly and Ashton. Her daughter Karly is an arthritis warrior and is the Youth Honoree for the 2022 CT Walk to Cure Arthritis.
Help Fight Against Arthritis:
- Support the Inspire Virtual Runs team for Walk to Cure Arthritis 2022
- Don't live in Connecticut, check out the event outside of CT
- Follow the CT Arthritis Foundation Facebook page
- Follow the CT Arthritis Foundation Instagram page
- Visit the Arthritis Foundation website for more information
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- Facebook - @Inspirevrs
- Instagram - @InspireVirtualRuns
- Strava - @IVRS
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