2021 Jingle Bell Run Honorees

 

 

Ronda Johnson
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adult Honoree


Ronda was diagnosed with arthritis in 2007. More recently, her diagnosis has changed to psoriatic arthritis (PsA). She also has Raynaud’s, osteoarthritis, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. This diagnosis has been a very long-drawn-out process, but her rheumatologist is awesome and is always working up a plan! Getting up to go to work or even something as simple as touching the ground is difficult. She hopes for a cure, for herself and millions of other people living with this disease, and for her daughter, Allyson, who was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, at 3 years old. Read more about Ronda and support her on her team fundraising page, Like Mother, Like Daughter.  

 

 

Allyson Johnson
Juvenile Arthritis
Young Adult Honoree


Diagnosed at 3 years old, Allyson has completed four years of college, her hope is that she will go into remission, travel, and work full time. The Arthritis Foundation, which is near and dear to her heart, has introduced her to lifelong friends and has helped her realize she is not alone. She keeps spreading awareness. Read more about Allyson and support her on her team fundraising page, Like Mother, Like Daughter.