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Elizabeth Wertenberger

Elizabeth Wertenberger: Crowning Glory
Miss Michigan 2011 turns her juvenile arthritis story into a message of hope.

Kate Walker: Strength in Numbers
This former ballerina turned to powerlifting to get in shape to fight knee osteoarthritis.

Caitlin Kelly: Rebel With a Cause
Journalist and author Caitlin Kelly tries everything to avoid a hip replacement.

Phil Mickelson Opens Up About Psoriatic Arthritis
Pro golfer Phil Mickelson shares his experiences with psoriatic arthritis and his journey from excruciating pain to optimism.

Christine Schwab
At first she hid her rheumatoid arthritis. Now fashion and style expert Christine Schwab wants to spotlight it.

Poetry From Pain
Award-winning writer, Barbara Ann Porte, finds inspiration in osteoarthritis.

Karen Ager
Rheumatoid arthritis almost stole her life. Now she’s in control, fighting back as an advocate and author.

Byron Janis
The concert pianist shares his insights on coping with arthritis and how he chose to tell the world about his diagnosis.

Ginamarie Russo: Helping Hands
After having knuckle replacement surgery, a boxing writer finds common ground with her subjects.

Hank Aaron: Back in the Game
Decades after retiring from baseball, Hank Aaron was diagnosed with severe knee osteoarthritis. Since then, a new treatment has led to a new lease on life for the homerun slugger.

Fitness Tips from Dara Torres
Olympic swimmer Dara Torres shares tips for getting in shape and beating arthritis pain.

Jessica Goldman “Sodium Girl”
Faced with failing kidneys due to lupus, Jessica Goldman took control of her health with positive results.

Jeff Bass
Putting a positive spin on arthritis – one mile, one dollar – at a time.

Patrick McGlade: Road Warrior
Twenty-one-year-old ultra-marathoner Patrick McGlade runs across America to raise awareness about juvenile arthritis and funds for the Arthritis Foundation.

Read how Betsy Isaacs lost 80 pounds by walking
Serious diagnoses incited her 80-pound weight-loss. Walking and a healthy diet made it happen.

Dancer Gabi Rojas
This dancer with juvenile arthritis puts passion in every step she takes.

Arthritis Researchers
Three Arthritis Foundation researchers share how their lives outside the lab inspires their scientific work.

Kathy Lubbers walks to fight arthritis
Two sisters walk a marathon for arthritis.

Kristin Armstrong: Olympian Wins with Arthritis
Cyclist and Olympic gold medal athlete puts a new spin on osteoarthritis

Chantal Chamberland: Singing Her Praises
A few years ago, rheumatoid arthritis nearly ruined jazz artist Chantal Chamberland’s career. Today she’s performing pain-free.

Dorothy Hamill: Skating with Osteoarthritis
Dorothy Hamill finds comfort from osteoarthritis and depression in figure skating.

Where's Mom?
Excerpt from A Skating Life, a Memoir by Dorothy Hamill

Q&A with Jillian Michaels
Ruling with an iron hand and a tough-love attitude, 'The Biggest Loser' trainer Jillian Michaels shares how her training style helps millions.

Q&A with Bob Harper
Known as the kinder, gentler half of 'The Biggest Loser' training team, Bob Harper shares insights into his training style.

Clarence Clemons Rocks On
E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons rocks.

Clarence Clemons' Workout
How E Street Band saxophonist, Clarence Clemons, keeps fit at home and on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the band.

David Shuey Bikes Across Country for Arthritis
David Shuey honored his mother with a cross-country bike trip to raise money for arthritis research.

Sandy Guerriere: The Beachcomber
Beach walking helps nurture the mind and body of one woman with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.

I Remember Momma
Evander Holyfield recalls how he got his momma to dance again.

LPGA Golfer Kristy McPherson
LPGA Golfer Kristy McPherson

Sam Lincoln Turns 8!
He continues to battle JRA, but 'Little Man Sam' is a typical, great kid.

Sam Lincoln: A Little Man
Sam Lincoln battles juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Meredith Boyd: More Than a Beauty Queen
Mrs. Georgia International 2008 has a passion for helping kids with JA.

Barbie Gets a Checkup
A doctor tells the iconic 50-year-old doll what she needs to do to protect her bones and joints.

Pam Snow Manages OA with Exercise
Convincing people with arthritis to exercise is her job. Now she has to practice what she preaches.

Erika Umbarger: Running Down a Dream
Erika Umbarger reclaims childhood dream to run a marathon despite arthritis.

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