Catie Guerin
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Youth Honoree
 Catie is a 14-year-old entering high school, leading a typical teenage life. She enjoys listening to Taylor Swift, reading, knitting, baking, and spending time in Narragansett, RI. At age 4, Catie was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and at age 10, she developed CNS sensitization pain syndrome, resulting in constant pain every day.
Catie maintains an incredibly positive attitude, focusing on what she can do rather than her limitations. Under the guidance of her remarkable health care providers, Catie has persevered and learned the importance of self-advocacy. Her annual week at Camp Dartmouth Hitchcock provides a chance to connect with peers in the rheumatic disease community. Dedicated to spreading awareness, Team Candy Catie has been participating in Jingle Bell Runs since 2014. Catie aspires to become a nurse and help others in the pediatric community. |
Dr. Lee is a pediatric rheumatologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He grew up in China and moved with his family to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida when he was 12. He received his MD-PhD degrees at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is currently an attending pediatric rheumatologist at Boston Children’s and has clinic once a month at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Lee is also a researcher and his lab works on the biology of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rare inflammatory diseases in children.