I received this email yesterday. While I would never disclose personal information I do want to share the feeling of how great it is when you make a difference in someone’s else’s life and months down the track they contact you to show their gratitude. People never forget how make them feel. Here is part [...]

I do not support any particular drug company. However, the need for biologic medicines which are accessible quickly in Australia continues to be something which I will always be passionate about. The following is great news for children with RA in Australia. This is from one of Australia’s leading paediatric rheumatologists, Dr Jeffrey Chaitow. About [...]

I am hearing about a newly approved Roche drug for kids with arthritis. Stay tuned…….

I have booked Cibo on Nov 16 at 6.45 p.m. The address is 767 2nd Ave at E41st. Richard Branson says “we don’t celebrate enough’ and I have to agree. So let’s celebrate the holidays, friendship and the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012. Have a great weekend. Cheers Karen

The Arthritis Foundation is joining a global effort on October 12, World Arthritis Day, to increase awareness of the many forms of arthritis.  Policy makers on Capitol Hill will be reminded that “Arthritis is Unacceptable.” World Arthritis Day is part of a global initiative by the United Nations-endorsed Bone and Joint Decade. Arthritis is not an ‘old person’s disease.” [...]

Oooooh I am so excited. My book is now available on the ibookstore. Very cool. http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/enemy-within/id450090274?mt=11

In my book, ‘Enemy Within – A memoir of strength, determination and acceptance’ I write about 9/11. I called the chapter ‘A Brave New World.’ Ten years ago every New Yorker understood that the world had changed. We all had to be brave and courageous. Some faced the adversity without fear and made the ultimate [...]

Venus Williams has pulled out of the US Open due to an auto immune disease which is a type of arthritis – Sjogrens Syndrome. Despite her disappointment, pain and fatigue she still had the guts to come out and tell the public. This takes so much courage. Thank you Venus. We are chipping away at [...]

Today marks the beginning of “Be Kind To Humankind Week.” Lately, I’ve enjoyed devoting at least one part of my day to reaching out to others, making connections and/or doing a random act of kindness. I’ve just been doing small things like sending thank you cards or dropping off a surprise bunch of flowers to a friend. [...]

Hi Everyone, I look forward to sharing an evening with you at Cibo restaurant. Where? 767 2nd Ave between East 42nd and East 41 St in Manhattan. When? August 24, 2011 at 6.45 p.m. We’ll share some stories and offer support. I hope to see you there, Karen