Sadie
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Youth Honoree
In April 2022, at just 20 months old, Sadie was diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA). Before her diagnosis, Sadie was a happy, energetic toddler. However, she suddenly began experiencing severe pain, and after an extended fever and a swollen knee, doctors discovered she had a rare form of arthritis that affects not just the joints but also vital organs like the liver, lungs, and heart. SJIA, sometimes referred to as Still’s disease, can occur any time during childhood, but it most commonly starts at about two years of age. By this time Sadie could barely walk and was not able to rotate her head in any direction. Read More
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