Amelia and Liberty Shultz
Sisters Amelia (age 3) and Liberty (age 2) Shultz, both diagnosed with juvenile arthritis before the age of two, have had to learn the pain of a serious disease at too young an age. Robbed of many of the experiences of early childhood, their parents, Lisa and Kim, have had to make major adjustments in their family’s lives to accommodate the girl’s medical needs. From moving to Seattle to be closer to top medical professionals to curbing their socializing with other kids to protect their sensitive immune systems, the story of the Shultz family is an all too common story among families fighting juvenile arthritis. However, Lisa, Kim, and their children are committed to making a difference through active participation in their local Arthritis Foundation events, especially Arthritis Walk, where Lisa serves on two committees and fundraises through their family team, Arthritis Angels. We are honored to have Amelia and Liberty as our 2012 Arthritis Walk Youth Honorees.
