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arthritis research Foundation
Friendship inspires arthritis research support
“We have the team
that will continue to
make breakthroughs,
so others will not
have to experience
the physical and
emotional damage
I endured.”
–Trudy Eagan
From left to right, Karen and Lem Janes with longtime friend Trudy Eagan. (Photo: Arthritis Research Foundation)
Research Foundation. This The Janes knew they could
Trudy Eagan’s life with tennis with Eagan many years a toll. Eagan has endured great Inspired
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ago. But he also remembers pain and has had surgeries on Lem and Karen were inspired sparked their interest in have a positive impact and
would have been much more when she had to stop playing both of her hands. Through it by Eagan’s passion and supporting the Women’s generously donated
difficult without good friends because of her arthritis. all, she’s always kept a positive commitment to arthritis Research Campaign, which $300, 000 to the cause.
Lem and Karen Janes. attitude, refusing to let the research – Eagan is a board aims to improve treatment The donation is a reflection
Over the years, Lem has seen and self-management of these
Lem remembers playing the effects of the disease take disease beat her. member for the Arthritis chronic conditions for women. (Continued on next page)
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Friendship inspires arthritis research support
“We have the team
that will continue to
make breakthroughs,
so others will not
have to experience
the physical and
emotional damage
I endured.”
–Trudy Eagan
From left to right, Karen and Lem Janes with longtime friend Trudy Eagan. (Photo: Arthritis Research Foundation)
Research Foundation. This The Janes knew they could
Trudy Eagan’s life with tennis with Eagan many years a toll. Eagan has endured great Inspired
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ago. But he also remembers pain and has had surgeries on Lem and Karen were inspired sparked their interest in have a positive impact and
would have been much more when she had to stop playing both of her hands. Through it by Eagan’s passion and supporting the Women’s generously donated
difficult without good friends because of her arthritis. all, she’s always kept a positive commitment to arthritis Research Campaign, which $300, 000 to the cause.
Lem and Karen Janes. attitude, refusing to let the research – Eagan is a board aims to improve treatment The donation is a reflection
Over the years, Lem has seen and self-management of these
Lem remembers playing the effects of the disease take disease beat her. member for the Arthritis chronic conditions for women. (Continued on next page)
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