My awesome colleagues got me over $600 - so now they get cupcakes with sprinkles :)
Donations are still VERY much appreciated!!
Thanks to everyone who has already given
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It's August already!
My Birthday is coming up soon....it would mean so much to me to reach my $500 goal by then, and I'm already half way there...you could be the one to make the difference.
Please donate today and help with research and spread awareness about Sjogrens!
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Some of you may know that this past February I was diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome. It is an autoimmune disease that affects the glands in your system (the ones that deal with moisture).
This has resulted, for me, in a swollen pituitary gland, chronic dry eyes, fatigue, muscle aches and some dry mouth symptoms.
I am managing each symptom and am feeling pretty good lately, but it is something I will have to deal with for the rest of my life. There is no one ultimate cure and is not life threatening but can be very uncomfotable.
With that said if you know me, you know that I am a fundraiser at heart and am passionate about helping causes I care about.
So for my 25th birthday (August 23rd) I am asking you to donate to research, and education for the disease I now have. (hint: $25 is a great amount!!!)
It is a different experience for me to be on this side of a disease, but I am doing well thanks to my amazing family and friends.
Thanks for your continued support!
Love always,
Beth
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July 23rd is World Sjogrens Day!
(And it's also one month till my birthday)
Help raise awareness by making a donation today!
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Did you know?
- One in every 70 Americans suffers from Sjögren's Syndrome
- 90% of Sjögren's sufferers are female; the remaining 10% are men and children
- Sjögren's syndrome affects the moisture producing glands and the most common symptoms include dryness of the eyes, mouth and other body parts
- Symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome in women are often attributed to menopause. This leads to delayed diagnosis and needless pain and suffering
- Sjögren's can affect the entire body causing severe joint pain and failure of major organs such as the lungs and kidneys
- Approximately 10% of Sjögren's syndrome patients will develop lymphoma, a form of cancer
Info credited to www.firstgiving.com/SSF
Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts. (Plus I work for FirstGiving!)
Please email me if you have any questions about this site elizabeth.schock@gmail.com
If you would like to learn more about Sjogrens click here