My friend Erick will be running his first marathon this November. He's not running for his health or for the accomplishment. Though, those are both excellent reasons to take on the huge task of completing a marathon, Erick's motive is much greater.

Erick will be running in support of and in honor of his daughter. Danielle, his daughter, suffers from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. So, Erick is running to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation.

Please consider donating to his cause. You can see his message below.

Dear friends,

My eleven year old daughter Danielle suffers from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). This disease can be painful and disabling. Due to the research supported by the Arthritis Foundation, medications have been developed that enable Danielle to have a pain-free and active life. With continuing research, we hope to find a cure for JRA. However this takes money. To help raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation, I have joined Joints in Motion, a team of men and women who train for a marathon in honor of an individual who has arthritis. The group raises money that will help fund arthritis research. In support of Danielle, on November 4, I will run the City of Oaks Marathon, and I am asking for donations to help support the Arthritis Foundation.

We have seen firsthand how this research and support has benefited our family.
Please consider making a contribution to the Arthritis Foundation Carolinas Chapter.

http://erickforarthritis.kintera.org/

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Erick, Michelle, Nicole, and Danielle Benson

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