Have you ever been in pain? Everyone has experienced some sort of pain but what if that pain never went away? How do you manage pain like that? Arthritis affects 1-4 adults and what's worse is it is not just limited to older people, children suffer from it as well. It also never goes away and could get worse with time. This week on TST we hear from Nancy Sorbella at the Arthritis Foundation where they are fighting to raise awareness, ease symptoms, and most importantly - develop a cure. Join us during Arthritis Awareness Month to learn more about how you can help!
About Nancy Sorbella, Community Engagement Director for the Arthritis Foundation of NY
Nancy is the Community Engagement Director for the Arthritis Foundation of NY where she works in mission programming, community outreach, volunteer cultivation, and fundraising. After years of working in marketing and sales, she has used her extensive volunteer experience as a springboard into where her passion truly lies: the non-profit sector. Every day is meaningful, rewarding, and energizing. She lives in Carmel, NY with her husband and 3 kids and is an engaged alumni board member at her beloved alma mater, SUNY Cortland, a member of the Bedford Armonk Rotary Club, and a committee member for the Carmel Rams Youth Football & Cheer organization. When she is not working and raising her family she is studying for her Masters in Healthcare Leadership, teaching aquatic exercise, gardening, and cheering on her friends in every aspect of their lives.
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About the Arthritis Foundation - New York:
Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States. It affects about one in four adults overall. That's over 54 million men and women. To recognize this toll on Americans' health, CDC, the Arthritis Foundation, and other partners observe Arthritis Awareness Month in May.
May is Arthritis Awareness Month!
54 million Americans, including over 300,000 children have arthritis. To date, there is no cure. It is the #1 cause of disability in the US. The AF is boldly pursuing a cure but we are not there yet.
May 16th is the Walk to Cure Arthritis -- sign up for free:
www.arthritis.org/nyc
www.arthritis.org/capitalregion
www.arthritis.org/longisland
www.arthritis.org/buffalo
www.arthritis.org/rochester