I had the pleasure of photographing The Soiree for JRA 2010. JRA Heroes is an organization whose mission is to support high quality research to prevent, treat and cure Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in children and adolescents. A disease that is most commonly associated with aging adults, is the #1 cause of acquired disability in children and the 6th most common childhood disease. Facts that were definitely news to me.
The three couples who co-chaired the event shared very touching and personal details of : their struggles, their determination and their hope - living with children with this disease. They were incredibly brave and demonstrated, with their words and actions, what incredible parents they are. It was obvious to this outsider, that they were surrounded by loved ones, including: friends, family and medical professionals who support them, every day, in their journey.
"To make a difference is not a matter of accident, a matter of casual occurrence of the tides. People choose to make a difference." ~Maya Angelou
For Family Photographer
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