Please note the Walk to Cure Arthritis Metro DC has MOVED to Baker Park Carillon in Frederick, MD on Saturday, May 18. Details regarding the change and the Walk can be found on the Event Information page.
Georgia Kopf Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Young Adult Honoree
Georgia was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in both knees just before her fifth birthday in April 2008. Now twenty years old and a junior at George Washington University, her arthritis has spread to her ankles, hips, hands, wrists, elbows, neck, and jaw. Georgia has worked to maintain an active lifestyle despite her pain and has dedicated herself to pursuing a career in the medical field to help others like her. As an Advocate for the Arthritis Foundation, Georgia fights to ensure fair health care laws for all patients with arthritis. She can’t wait to see you at the Walk!
Georgia was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in both knees just before her fifth birthday in April 2008. Now twenty years old and a junior at George Washington University, her arthritis has spread to her ankles, hips, hands, wrists, elbows, neck, and jaw. Georgia has worked to maintain an active lifestyle despite her pain and has dedicated herself to pursuing a career in the medical field to help others like her. As an Advocate for the Arthritis Foundation, Georgia fights to ensure fair health care laws for all patients with arthritis. She can’t wait to see you at the Walk!