Isabella Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Teen Honoree Isabella, age 16, is an Alabama native who resides in Montgomery. Her journey started when she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) at the age of three. Isabella's JIA had many repercussions including missed school, travel back & forth to her doctor in Birmingham and dealing with the side effects of the medications that were necessary to keep her JIA under control. A true JIA warrior, Isabella refuses to let the disease define her and instead embraces high school life and is a varsity cheerleader and an Etsy entrepreneur. To support Isabella or join her team, please visit her fundraising page today! |