Troy Williams and Hanna Rosov
Corporate Chairs
 Troy Williams has seen first-hand the debilitating effects of arthritis. He’s also seen – again, first-hand – how far we’ve come in treating this life-altering disease. Troy and his wife Hanna Rosov of Wichita are proud to serve as the co-Corporate Chairs of the 2019 Jingle Bell Run, and they’re doing so largely to honor Troy’s family. His mother and aunt "have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as long as I can remember,” Troy says, and, “it completely changed their lives. They have deformities in their hands, limited mobility in their shoulders and other joints. For them, it was debilitating.” His brother, meanwhile, was diagnosed with RA about five years ago and, with more modern treatment, maintains an active, healthy lifestyle. “This tells me how far the advancements have come compared to what my mother and aunt received,” Troy says. “And it gives me even more hope for the future.” So Troy and Hanna are anxious to help make this year’s Jingle Bell Run the biggest in our 32-year history. He’s the Regional Manager of ESHE at CNH Industrial, and Hanna Rosov is the owner of Wichita Strength and Fitness on Tyler. “Both my passion and my job are helping people live active lifestyles that are sustainable as they age,” Hanna says. “The Jingle Bell Run is an event that encourages people to move and be active and, at the same time, it raises awareness and money for a cause that impacts Troy’s life and my life. It hits all the feelings.” Thank you, Troy and Hanna, for your commitment to this cause!
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Jamie Agan
Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinics of Kansas
Medical Honoree  As a physician assistant at the Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinics of Kansas in Wichita, Jamie Agan works with patients who struggle daily with chronic pain, who have severely limited mobility, who can’t play with their grandchildren. “It’s important to support this cause because we will all likely be impacted by arthritis at some point in our lives,” Jamie says. “Whether it’s osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis, this will likely affect us or a family member at some point.” Jamie sees that every day at ARCK, where she has worked since 2018. Before that, she spent five years in the orthopedic surgery field. Jamie completed her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies through Wichita State in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine and a Master’s degree in Sport Administration. “Since arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability in this country,” she says, “research done in this area is so important to lessen the effect it has on our lives and our loved ones’ lives.”
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Aaron Breitenbach
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adult Honoree
 Aaron Breitenbach has long said that he didn’t choose arthritis. Instead, arthritis chose him. Diagnosed at age 3 with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Aaron struggled with the disease for years. “Through 3rd grade, I would regularly spend weeks or months in the hospital each spring,” he says. “That prevented me from finishing the year at school or participating in normal childhood activities.” Now 42 and Assistant District Attorney for Sedgwick County, Aaron knows how lucky he is. His JA went into remission when he was 10, and it’s stayed there ever since. “I first became engaged with the Arthritis Foundation when I was in 2nd grade,” says Aaron, who was involved in summer camps, telethons and more. “The Foundation has always been a positive force in my life, and as soon as I finished college, I got involved to support the mission and pay it forward. I’ve been in remission a long time, but my family and I continue to say Yes! to this Foundation.”
Indeed, Aaron has long been a leader of the Arthritis Foundation in Wichita, serving a term on the organization’s national Board of Directors, sitting on numerous committees in Wichita, raising and donating thousands of dollars, and more. “In addition to the many blessings I personally received, I have witnessed countless examples of the Arthritis Foundation providing life-affirming support, education and fun to the lives of others touched by arthritis,” he says. “Supporting the Arthritis Foundation is a tremendous way to know you are having a meaningful impact on the lives of others, and I am excited to see the Jingle Bell Run continue to grow in our community. Join Aaron in his fight against arthritis, register or donate today! |
Madison Zimmerman
Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Youth Honoree
 For four years, Madison Zimmerman of Belle Plaine, KS, saw a dizzying array of specialists – a primary care physician, a physical therapist, a podiatrist, at least three different orthopedic specialists. Finally, when she was 10 years old, she and her family were given a definitive diagnosis: polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Madi is 14 now, and she tries not to let arthritis slow her down or keep her from doing things like playing basketball, a sport she dearly loves. “But there are times,” her mom Marilyn says, “that she has to sit out due to the pain.” The pain typically attacks her ankles and knees, but Madi fights through it with daily medication and regular infusions. It hasn’t slowed her down come Jingle Bell Run season, either, as Madi has been a regular on the Jingle Bell Run circuit since 2017. “We think it’s so important to educate people about juvenile arthritis,” Marilyn says, “and the Jingle Bell Run is a great way to do that.” Thank you, Madi, for inspiring us as one of this year’s Youth Honorees!
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For some kids, the toll that juvenile arthritis takes on young bodies extends beyond debilitating joint pain. Take Isaiah Bush of Wichita, for example. Isaiah, who is 7, was diagnosed two years ago with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and uveitis, a form of eye inflammation that can be triggered by autoimmune diseases like JA. Isaiah now has a cataract in his right eye, and his vision has been permanently impacted as a result. “It’s been a long road trying to get the inflammation in his eye under control, but hopefully we’re there now,” Isaiah’s dad, Josh, says. “He still has a great quality of life, and we are grateful for the research and medical breakthroughs that help kids with JRA.” Isaiah is a happy, active child – look at that picture! – and he can’t wait to make his JBR debut this year. “Our family believes in the Arthritis Foundation because it provides resources, networking and research that is vital to current and future kids with JA,” Josh says. “The support from donors is making a difference for families like ours!”
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