Mila
Juvenile Arthritis
Youth Honoree 

Just after her 2nd birthday, Mila stopped walking. After a visit to the pediatrician and ER, fluid was discovered on her left knee and she had it drained. Over the next month it spread to 10 joints and she was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Currently, the inflammation is under control and she has been in medicated remission for just over a year!

Mila loves dolls, art, dance, gymnastics, and Paw Patrol & Daniel Tiger. Mila’s family is honored that she is this year's Youth Honoree! Her mom says, “Our family participates in the Jingle Bell Run to help raise funds for research and patient support, as well as awareness that kids get arthritis, too!”