Rosie Doiron

I'm fundraising for...

I’m fundraising for arthritis research because arthritis affects over 6 million people in Canada…64% are women. It is often an invisible disease that impacts daily life in ways many don’t see. My close friends and co workers know that I was diagnosed with juvenile onset rheumatoid arthritis when I was just 3 years old. I have been resistance training for 35 years and it has contributed to my overall wellness, weight control, joint mobility, avoidance of disability and high energy levels. Motion is the lotion! I believe strong muscles protect the joints and slow disease progression. In total, I have had this illness for 53 years and it hasn’t slowed me down at all.

I’m taking part in the MOVE with Arthritis Research challenge by committing to a total of 90 minutes of movement, 5 days a week. Every dollar raised will support life-changing arthritis research and I want to promote weight training for people with any form of arthritis. 

Thank you