Hello, my name is Harold Brown, I am 78 years old and from Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to my retirement, I worked for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for 27 years and have since worked various jobs. Although I have these many great accomplishments, I unfortunately live with a number of health conditions which have made my life a little challenging at times.
Hello! My name is Kaye Peterson, I am 66 years old, from Lebanon, Kentucky, and am a retired librarian. I am a patient living with a few medical conditions, which have caused me to experience high cost prescription drugs. In 1983, I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In 2016, I survived a heart attack which followed with a diagnosis of polyneuropathy in 2024.
Hi, my name is Kevin Baker and I am a 22 year old Theatrical Director and college student from Moscow, Idaho. Meaning that I do a little bit of engineering, a whole bunch of problem solving, and even more carpentry, along with the normal college student course work. But I also have to juggle with the challenges and struggles of living with Crohn’s disease since the age of 11 years old.
My name is Trevor Watts, and I reside in Roseburg, Oregon. I've led a fulfilling life, once a glazier by trade and now happily retired, dedicating my time to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. However, my health journey took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 62.
My name is Deanna Robinson, and I reside in Mazeppa, Minnesota. I've spent my career in court reporting, but my life took a challenging turn when I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 1999.
My name is Wendy Spinner and I am from Brentwood, New York. I am 72 years old and a retired legal professional who is recovering from a stroke that took place March 14, 2023.
Hello P4AD community! My name is Elizabeth Moreland and I am a 26 year old engineer living in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I have been living with non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis for 3 years now and was diagnosed with this condition in 2022. The condition is an inflammatory disease that affects the sacroiliac joint in the lower back, in which I was diagnosed after a year of not being able to run, walk around the block, or put dishes away without pain.
My name is Ruth Wolfson-Phillips, and I live in Beverly Hills, Florida. I've dedicated my career to health care as a legal nurse consultant, but my own health battles have been profound. At 73 years old, I've faced a myriad of diagnoses spanning decades, including chronic kidney disease, chronic pancreatitis, asthma, type 2 diabetes, anemia, COPD, and gastroparesis, among others. These conditions have not only taken a toll on my physical health but have also significantly impacted me mentally, socially, and financially.
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