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At just 11 months old, Shelby was diagnosed with systemic onset polyarticular JIA, a condition that has since been compounded by additional diagnoses of uveitis and avascular necrosis. Her JIA was so severe that she spent her Kindergarten year in a wheelchair. Now at 11 years old, she continues to grapple with arthritis flairs and daily pain.

In a twist of fate, in October of 2023, Shelby's older sister Lily received her own diagnosis of oligoarticular JIA at the age of 13. Lily, too, faces challenges with mobility, particularly at school, where her peers often struggle to comprehend the pain and isolation that accompany arthritis.

Despite not being biological sisters, Shelby and Lily share a unique bond forged through their shared experiences as Arthritis Warriors. Alongside their sisters and mother, they have been regular attendees at the JA Family Summit, cherishing the connections they've formed with families from across the country.

Thank you!