Kimberley Watson
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adult Honoree
 Kimberley was 36 when her arthritis journey began over 14 years ago. Kimberley’s list of medications has grown and so has her list of diagnoses since she was first introduced to the world of arthritis. Kimberley has had many surgeries, procedures, and tests along the way. Kimberley has a great support system in her husband, children, family, friends, co-workers, rheumatologist and specialist. She prays for a cure for Arthritis so others will not have to go through the pain of this disease. Kimberley continues to Live Yes!
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As a former certified athletic trainer and current orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mathew Levine understands the debilitation and disruption caused by hip and knee arthritis. Making a positive difference in the lives of his patients is the driving force of his practice. "It is a privilege to be able to care for my patients with arthritis and other autoimmune conditions and to watch them succeed through both surgical and non-operative procedures. I enjoy working as a team with my patients to return them to an active lifestyle.”
Greg remembers his first incident in 1986, with severe pain in his right foot after driving his car for 4 hours. Greg’s general practitioner diagnosed him with gout and prescribed xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The pain went away after a week but he had more flares over the next few years. Greg self-treated with over-the-counter medication until the flares increased, he decided to see a rheumatologist. Greg’s rheumatologist explained the cause of gout which is a change in uric acid in the blood. He was prescribed 2 different medications for his flares. Greg still takes a maintenance dose of xanthine oxidase inhibitors to reduce his flares and their severity.
Ocean Star Pate is proud to represent the Arthritis Foundation as the Youth Honoree. Ocean was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) at the age of 7. While it has been a tough road, Ocean has learned by the age of 12, that she is not willing to give up on the things she loves to do! This year she ran a fantastic season of cross country for the first time since kindergarten, represented her school in an amazing swim season, and is playing soccer for the first time! She hopes that all children with arthritis can be inspired to keep saying YES!
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