Walk Honorees

2008 National Walk Honoree

Amy Barron

Amy is the Team Captain for Amy's Team. Diagnosed at the age of 38, Amy suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and six other types of arthritis. With the advances made in medications to treat arthritis, Amy chooses to be optimistic and achieve dreams. Amy's goal: To reach out to as many people as possible to educate the public about the many types of arthritis and the resources offered by the Arthritis Foundation.

2008 Greater Cincinnati Arthritis Walk Honorees

Cammy Dierking

Cammy Dierking is the Master of Ceremonies for the 2008 Arthritis Walk. Cammy anchors the 4pm, 5pm and 5:30pm News on Local 12, WKRC-TV, and the 10pm News on My64.

Bill Hemmer

Bill Hemmer is the Honorary Chair for the 2008 Arthritis Walk. Bill is a co-anchor on FOX News Channel and a Cincinnati native.

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Pat McMahon
Pat is the Team Captain for “GSC Articulators”. She was diagnosed at the age of 20 with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Pat is Dean of Academic Affairs at the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science and works part-time as a Nurse Practitioner at Cincinnati Arthritis Associates. Pat’s goal is to raise awareness of arthritis and money to find a cure!

Matt Lykins
Matt is the Team Captain for “Team Blue”. He was diagnosed at the age of 35 with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). As the young father of two very active boys, he admits one of his biggest challenges living with arthritis is recognizing his limitations. Matt says the Walk is a very humbling and emotional experience for him personally.

Anna Hartman
Anna Hartman, age 18 and a senior at Grant County High School, is the Team Captain for “The Rheumatics.” She was diagnosed at the age of 14 with poly arthritis from lupus. Anna chooses to concentrate on what she can do and not what she can’t! Anna’s goal is to raise over $5,000 with high hopes that a cure for this horrible disease is discovered soon.

Adam Mason
Adam Mason, Team Captain of “Adam’s Ants”, is 3 years old. Adam was diagnosed at 22 months with systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Adam gets daily injections to keep his arthritis under control. Adams family would like to spread the word that “kids get arthritis too” and their goal is to have the largest team this year.

2008 Great Miami Valley Arthritis Walk Honorees

To be announced

2008 Lexington Arthritis Walk Honorees