Thanks

Hi Karen- Thanks for organizing the meeting. I feel much better and it helps to be able to talk about it with people that really understand what you are going through.
hope you are feeling well.
Will typing ever not be painful.
-Nicole

Karen and Arthritis Women's Support Group is Growing

Dear Friends,
Thanks for coming along last Wednesday night to the Support Group. It was lovely to meet three new 'members.' We are all here to support one another. If you reach out we'll be there. The next meeting is set for Wednesday September 16. The place is yet to be confirmed.
In the mean time, we have the whole summer to relax a little and take a step back from the usual pace of New York.
Have some fun (even if it hurts)
Thanks again for your time. Helping others makes us all feel good.
Cheers
Karen

Hi Everyone!

What a successful couple of months. $4735 was raised by friends, family and students for the Arthritis Foundation in a series of events including the Arthritis Walk and a pajama day at school. I am so proud of the kids and their fundraising efforts. Thanks to everyone for their support.

The next KAAWS - karen and arthritis women's support group meeting is around the corner.

Where? Cibo Restaurant (try the bar area first)
767 Second Ave (@ 41St
When? Wednesday June 17, 2009
Time? 6.30 p.m.

We have new members :)

Have fun and take care of you!

Karen

Karen and Arthritis Women's Support Group Meeting

Dear Friends,
Hi there. How are you all? I hope you are well.
This is just a brief message to let you know the time and place of the next Karen and Arthritis Women's Support Group meeting.

Where? Cibo Restaurant (back room)
767 Second Ave (@ 41St) NY NY
When? April 15, 2009
Time? 6.45 p.m.
(RSVP By April 13)

I hope to see you then.

Cheers
Karen

"Lucky Man"

It is widely speculated that President Obama will sign a Bill tomorrow allowing a further research to be done on stem cells. Michael J Fox has been relentless in his efforts and campaigning in this area. It is research which may well be necessary to find a cure for chronic degenerative diseases. As he said in his book "Lucky Man." "If the potential of stem cell research is realized, it would mean an end to the suffering of millions of people-a rescue, a cure. But the potential benefits are not limited to Parkinson's. Stem cells could lead to breakthroughs in developing treatments and cures for almost any terminal or catastrophic disease you can think of." M.J. Fox, Lucky Man, Pub. Hyperion NY, p. 250

Karen and Arthrits Women's Support Group

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for continuing to visit my site. I hope you are feeling reasonable as you read this. I have not been feeling great and am trying my third biologic. I have hope again so that is a good thing. We all need support, I can finally confirm that the date for the next Karen and Arthritis Women's Support Group (KAAWS) is Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 6.45 p.m. The venue will be a casual restaurant in midtown Manhattan. I will post the exact location the week before we meet.
Until then keeping blogging or emailing me and think happy thoughts.
Karen :)

KAAWS Meeting in March

Hi Dianna,
Thank you for reaching out. I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and hope that my website has been of some help. I am still chasing a few people for a final date. The next Karen and Arthritis Women's Support group will definitely meet sometime in March. I'll try to post the date by the weekend. How is your schedule for either of the first 2 Wednesdays in March?
Thanks so much for the mail.
Keep in touch and let me know if you need anything.
Karen

Karen and Arthritis Women's Support Group

Hi Everyone,
Happy 2009. I wish you all laughter, love and happiness.
The first Karen and Arthritis Women's Support (KAAWS) group meeting was held in New York at the end of 08. It was a great success. The ladies who attended shared their personal stories and we gave each other some RA management tips. New friendships were also made over a glass of wine. Emails and phone numbers have since been exchanged. Our next meeting will take place at the end of February / early March. We are coordinating our schedules. The exact date and venue will be posted soon. Please feel free to join the group.
Stay tuned and remember to do one thing for yourself today that will make you feel happy.
Cheers
Karen