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RSD Hero – Katie Rusonis

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:16:14 +0000

Katie Rusonis’ Senior Class Project fundraiser. Katie did this Motorcycle Run as her class project. Katie has RSD.

Katie raised $1600.00 for American RSDHope’s Research Fund!

She plans on going on to be a Physical Therapist after High School graduation in the spring of 2010. Katie has RSD in both legs, her hip and in her back. She has fought her way out of her wheelchair with the tough love and “insistence” of her loving mom, Carolyn. Katie is our second PA High School student to raise funds as a class community project for American RSDHope.

Thank you so much Katie and the very best of luck to you in your future as a physical therapist and in being the very beautiful person we know you to be.

Way to go Katie! Congratulations on spreading the awareness of RSD / CRPS

RSD Hero – Alessea

Emily — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:09:23 +0000

I have an inner strength building condition called CRPS, it turns your world upside down and sets a life long challenge, making the levels harder at will. I like to believe that I can win it over and get to the finish but know I need my friends to help me get there. – Alessea

Alessea is a truly inspiring third year student in Physiotherapy school who has been writing about her experience with RSD/CRPS since July of 2007 in her blog Smiles, Butterflies and Happiness. But she doesn’t just write about having RSD, she writes about her life in a way that makes you forget that she’s in almost constant pain.

In her profile, Alessea says, “Some days it’s hard to remember why I push myself when it would be so much easier to admit defeat, but I’m determined not to let it rule my life. I am a fighter and a survivor!”

Alessea, you’re not just a survivor, you are a true hero who inspires all those with CRPS that not only can they survive, they can thrive and achieve great things.

Please check out Alessea’s blog and wish her the best of luck as she begins her third year of physio school!

The Latest Information about RSD Awareness

admin — Sat, 03 May 2008 21:25:51 +0000

Here’s some of the latest information from the internet promoting the awareness of RSD/CRPS:

RSD Walk for A Cure 2008

Pain may begin in one area or limb and then spread to other limbs. RSD/CRPS is characterized by various degrees of burning pain, excessive sweating, swelling, and sensitivity to touch. Please join us as we: v Walk to increase awareness …

Bill Intoduced In Ohio For RSD/CRPS Awareness Month

RSD/CRPS IN THE NEWS : Bill Intoduced In Ohio For RSD/CRPS Awareness Month.

RAISING AWARENESS: RSD IN WALES

This is the first step to raise awareness for Regional Sympathic Distrophy in Wales. Most people will know it is what Hugh Laurie (right) in House MD suffers from. My mum has RSD and I have been frustrated by the lack of information and …