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Photo by Dominique Milburn
The Crawford family, above, have signed on to complete a half -marathon in
Barbados this December. They are now focused on reaching their fundraising
goal - $50,000 that will go toward arthritis research and treatment.
Family walking for arthritis
Doininigue Milburn
signal -star staff
In 1997, Joan Crawford was diagnosed
with lupus type arthritis. Devastated, the Hol-
mesville-area resident and avid hiker thought
her active lifestyle was over.
Now 12 years later, Crawford is readying
herself for the experience of a lifetime this
December when she will take part in a half
marathon in Barbados.
"I could do anything I wanted to do," she
said of her life before the diagnosis. After, she
says, it's a matter of weight.
"You have to weigh what you want to do
with my limits, and ask 'is it manageable?"
Joan's diagnosis can be partially attributed
to the loss of some of her eyesight. She has
also received two replacement knees. In the
12 years since, the mother of four has learned
to live with an adjusted lifestyle that often
is accompanied by joint pain. It's all part of
the reason her goal to walk the half mara-
thon is an important and courageous one to
meet. That's why her family — husband Bill,
sons Jim and Greg and daughters Shelley and
Kristen — will join her every step of the way
to help stamp out the sometimes debilitating
effects through research and treatment by the
Canadian Arthritis Society and its Joints In
Motion program.
• The troupe of six has signed on to take part
in the year-end marathon as a fundraising ini-
tiative of Joints In Motion. The program al-
lows Joints In Motion team members to com-
plete a marathon, half marathon, trek, walk or
other event at destinations around the world
while raising money to fight arthritis.
The thing is, each member is required to
raise $5,200 for research. But while their
requirement to take part collectively sits at
$31,200, Joan has upped the ante.
"We only have six months to raise the mon-
ey, and of course, being me, I raised our fam-
ily goal to $50,000," she said.
For the next few months, Joan and her fam-
ily have planned a buffet of events designed
to rally community support.
They've been cooking -up hot dogs, hand-
ing out flyers, and next month, their sprawling
homestead perched alongside the Maitland
River will be home to a community pig roast
and 10 kilometre trail walk and run.
Sunday, September 6, the Crawford's hope
to be joined by fellow county residents for the
roast dinner through registration and sponsor-
ship. Without sponsorship, community mem-
bers can plan to attend and take part at a cost
of $20 per person. With sponsors, the cost
is $15. And, for those who bring in $100 or
more, the cost of the meal is free.
"We've had a very good response so far for
the roast and run;" Joan said, adding the more
the merrier.
"As long as you preregister so we know
how many to expect."
Along with the dinner and trail -time, the
family will also raffle off a hand stitched quilt,
as well as prints from Joan's personal photog-
raphy
hotography collection.
In November, Crawford and her crew will
be at it again, this time fundraising through
a special fashion show featuring a vintage
collection of antique clothing. The event will
take place in St. Mary's.
"We're not looking for sympathy, we're
looking for money," Joan said. She added that
all proceeds go towards research, so in many
ways, it comes back to everyone.
To support the Crawford family's strides
toward Barbados, you can visit each of them
online to make a donation at www.arthritis.
ca/jim. Click "Support a Participant" on the
left-hand menu.
You can also leam more about their fund-
raising events by phoning Joan at 519-482-
3249.
Arthritis is not a single disease. It refers to
a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases
and other conditions that can cause pain, stiff-
ness and swelling in the joints.
Any part of the body can become inflamed
or painful from arthritis. Some rheumatic
conditions can result in debilitating, even
life-threatening complications or may affect
other parts of the body including the muscles,
bones, and internal organs.
In 2005, 75 per cent of Huron County resi-
dents reported having at least one long-term
chronic condition diagnosed by a health pro-
fessional, according to Huron County Health
Unit statistics. Arthritis/rheumatism was the
most common self-reported chronic health
condition in Huron County, followed by high
blood pressure.