Sophia McCabe Juvenile Arthritis Youth Honoree Sophia's journey with arthritis began at the tender age of 2. Doctor's appointments, various medications, infusions, injections were all just a part of her life. She never let arthritis limit her options, participating in basketball and gymnastics, eventually being invited to join the gymnastics competition team where she won several medals. As a Girl Scout for 10 years she learned to be considerate and caring, courageous and strong, earning her Bronze and Silver awards. Today, she is on her journey to become a nurse, having been inspired by all of the amazing medical staff that has been a part of her life over all of these years. She has become her first patient, as she now self-injects her weekly medication. |