Nathalie
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Youth Honoree
 At age 4, Nathalie was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Her doctor, Dr. Chalom, helped her understand arthritis, her medications, and treatments. When Nathalie experienced bullying at school, Dr. Chalom invited her family to an Arthritis Foundation event. Nathalie met other kids who had arthritis and realized she wasn’t alone.
Nathalie’s faith is important to her. Her grandmother took her to Mexico to pray to the virgin of Guadalupe. This trip brought Nathalie peace and strengthened her faith. Today Nathalie is in remission. While her arthritis adventure has not been easy, she is thankful for all she has gone through. To support Nathalie, please visit her fundraising page today! |
Genghis E. Niver, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. He has delivered local, regional, national and international invited presentations in his field. Dr. Niver is the recipient of more than seven honors and awards. In addition, he has been listed as a top doctor in New Jersey for several years in a row. He has many options for treating arthritic conditions, both non-operative and operative. When a condition requires operative intervention, he uses cutting-edge techniques combined with minimally invasive approaches to provide for the best outcome for his patients.
Ariyan, age 13, is on a mission to inspire young girls to use innovation and creativity to make an impact.
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