8 - Sunday, February 1, 1987 - North Shore News

Public informed on arthritis

ANNE MARIE LeBlond was first
diagnosed as suffering from ar-
thritis when she was eight: years
old.

That was 20 years ago, when not
as much was known about the
disease compared to today.

LeBlond, of North Vancouver,
said although there is still no cure,
more knowledge exists today on
how to live with arthritis.

ARTHRITIS PROGRAM coor-
dinator Anne Marie

LeBlond...support group
beneficial,

Her best advice to others who
are afflicted with arthritis is to
learn as much as you can in order
to get the most out of life.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4 the
public will have an opportunity to
learn more about the latest
research into arthritis when
rheumatologist Dr. David
O’Hanlon speaks at a meeting of
the North Shore branch of the Ar-
thritis Society.

The meeting takes place at 7:30
p.m. at St. Catherines Anglican
Church, 1058 Ridgewood Drive,
North Vancouver.

LeBlond, the local branch's
program coordinator, said the
group is hoping to attract as many
people as possible to the meeting.

At the group's last public
meeting more than 350 people at-
tended, LeBlond said this high
number proves there is an interest
in the community and a need for
an arthritis support group.

“For people who don't know
much about arthritis, the support

group is really beneficial,’ she
said.

“Tt helps to talk about it...so
you don't feel alone or feel you're
the only one who's suffering."'

Besides organizing public events
to raise awareness of the disease,
the S50 members of the Arthritis
Society are active in fund raising.

One project the group is current.
ly involved in is raising money for
a loaning library for professionals,

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