Kelly’s Story
My name is Kelly Rouba. I’m a Juvenile Arthritis author and spokesperson, having lived with the disease since I was 2 years old.
Recently I had an opportunity to share with the folks at EA Sports Active about my experience using the Nintendo Wii. Since my disease progressed to the point where I was never very mobile, I was never able to engage in real sports like others my age. However, with the Wii, I can finally get active and stay fit and not hurt my joints and body.
I wrote a review about the Wii at my blog (http://kellyrouba.blogspot.com/2009/06/no-more-sitting-on-sidelines-with-ea.html) and at the EA Sports Active website too (http://www.easportsactive.com/diaries.action?id=Blog%20Entry%20-%20Kelly-20090620010508301.xml&authorId=kpeck2)
Since September is “Invisible Illness Awareness Month” it’s important for me to send a message to other kids, teens and adults that you can still be active with Juvenile Arthritis. And even if you are restricted to a wheelchair, like I am most of the time, you can still exercise and stay in shape.
- Kelly
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