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My Mom, Grandma and I are going to California to participate in a arthritis walk. We are trying to raise money. Please read below.  It will explain more about what we are doing. You may donate here! Thank you in advance for your support!

…California dreamin’… We’re going to California for a very special reason, to participate in the Santa Barbara Arthritis Walk. We are three generations of a family that knew and loved Andy from when he was about three years old. I (Chelsea) was his playmate and school mate when we lived in California. My mom (June) and Andy’s mom, Tere, were and still are best friends so Andy was in our home all the time. My grandma (Isabella) babysat Andy on the day Kristen was born and got to know the whole family over the years. Needless to say our families have shared a very special 22 year friendship. Andy got sick when he was about five years old but always lived life to the fullest. Over the next 14 years arthritis gradually took control of his body but never his courageous spirit. He alwyas had a huge smile on his face for us and a positive attitude. He will remain in our hearts forever and that is why this dream team is California dreamin’. Thousands of people across the country will join together to help improve the lives of 46 million Americans affected with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. The Arthritis Walk will be led by inspirational men, women and children with arthritis. We hope that you will support our efforts.