Sorry it’s taken me so long to post about JAM, but I’ve been dealing with a particularly painful flare-up for the last few weeks. My right wrist was especially bad, which made typing difficult. GOOD NEWS – the flare-up is much better! And, I didn’t have to go back on prednisone. I just kept trying to eat healthy, stayed off caffeine, took fish oil capsules consistently, and tried to get more sleep. With this mysterious disease, who knows really why the flare-up occurred and/or why it’s now better. I wish I had some answers instead of guesses. I’m so happy to not be in such pain anymore though – I hope it lasts.
Here are a few photos that I took at the Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM) at the Mall of America March 5th. It was my second year photographing JAM for the Arthritis Foundation and it proved once again to be an excellent event. My only complaint is that I feel I maybe got better photos last year. For some reason, the Arthritis Foundation had TWO additional people taking photos. These two girls really got on my nerves by the end of the walk because they kept jumping in front of me “stealing” my shots. I don’t know why three people were needed to take candid shots. But anyway, it was a great experience again and really inspiring to see all of the people who participated in the walk and who raised money for the Arthritis Foundation.
If you’re interested, you can see more photos on the Arthritis Foundation’s Shutterfly site: http://arthritisfoundation.shutterfly.com
Inflamed: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Hi Angela!
Those photos are great! You captured some very nice photos, even with other photogs getting in your way. I hate when that happens, and it happens often at weddings. (from guests, not other photogs ;)
I think it’s great that you contribute to these events!
Thanks, Liz! Glad you like the photos. You should think about using your photography skills and talents for AF events as well (if you want).