2025 Walk to Cure Arthritis Honorees

Dr. Tejas Sheth
Hartford Healthcare - Bone and Joint Institute
Medical Honoree

Dr. Sheth, a Rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare’s Bone and Joint Institute, is proud to be the honoree of the 2025 Walk to Cure Arthritis Connecticut.  He was nominated by his team for the dedication and collaboration he brings to enhance the overall care and coordination within each patients experience.
 
Dr. Sheth has been with Hartford Healthcare since 2017 and provides care and the Bone and Joint Institute in Hartford as well as the Hartford Healthcare Medical Group locations in Southington and Plainville.  He has earned a medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College and completed a fellowship in rheumatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  

Parker
Juvenile Arthritis
Youth Honoree

Parker was diagnosed at 3 and 1/2 years old after a fall, where his knee swelled. This led to x-rays, physical therapy, bloodwork and then Connecticut Children’s Rheumatology Department.

It was not easy for Parker and his family to wrap their heads around the diagnosis, because they didn’t know anyone with arthritis, let alone a child. Plus, Parker did everything the other kids did. He ran, he jumped, he played T-ball and soccer and skied from the age of 1, so why him?

Through this process, Parker has stayed strong in so many ways. Having people that can relate to his situation is helpful, and Parker and his family are thankful to the Arthritis Foundation for that connection.