Alexandria Ruiz - Event Champion
My name is Alexandria (Alex) Ruiz. I was diagnosed at age 7 with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. The following year, I attended Camp Cruz which truly changed my life. Growing up I lived in a small town where no one understood what I was going through. Every year I looked forward to spending a week with my camp family where everyone understood. Proudly, I still volunteer at 2 camps yearly and have met many amazing children/adults with arthritis. I’m now part of the Young Professional Committee and attend all the events put on by the Arthritis Foundation throughout the year. This year, I am honored to be an Event Champion for the WTCA.
Nate Tucker - Event Champion
Nate was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when he was 6 years old. Because this world wasn’t built for a body like Nate’s, he sees life with a different perspective than most. At a young age, he realized that uncomfortable situations can often be diffused through comedy. As he grew older, he realized that this allowed him to find the silver lining in all things. Nate’s background is in marketing, software, coaching, finance, small business development, and being funny. Nate enjoys capturing the beauty around him through photography and videography and loves many styles of music. Nate spends his free time with friends, traveling, and volunteering with the Arthritis Foundation and animal rescues.
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