My Message

Support The Arthritis Society please. After my accident with a horse and buggy I was told I would have to wait for a hip replacement - it was recommended that I should wait as long as possible as the lifespan of the new hip would be 20 years and I would need another before I got much older. After 5 years, the hip became too painful due to arthritis and I was fast-tracked. The hip replacement has changed my life and I am so looking forward to both the personal challenge of completing the trek and the opportunity to raise funds for further research. As a very active person the wait for the hip replacement was excruciating - I gained weight and I lost my energy. I'm back now and I'm ready to trek. Please help me raise awareness and funds. Thank you for your support. Anne

For more information about The Arthritis Society's Joints In Motion Training Team, please visit www.arthritis.ca/jointsinmotion.