Brenna's Brigade: Koo Koo Kanga Roo Dance Party!

Brenna's Story

Brenna's Story:

In April 2013 Brenna limped off the school bus with a swollen knee. We figured it would get better quickly with lots of TLC and a little Advil. A visit to the clinic said to give it two weeks. In Mid May 2013, the knee was still so stiff and swollen we had to carry Brenna as it was too painful for her to walk. Another visit to the clinic, and an MRI found excessive fluid on her knee. In June 2013 Brenna had an aspiration of the knee and the fluid was sent for biopsy. The suspect was Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, or JRA. In July 2013 we met with a pediatric rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic where her diagnosis of JRA was confirmed; specifically, polyarticular JRA, meaning arthritis in at least four different joints. Brenna has inflammation in her toes, ankles, knees, hips, wrists, and fingers. We also learned she has Uveitis, an inflammation of the cornea. Since the diagnosis, we have battled painful flares and stiffness in our 6 year old daughter, plus almost monthly 800 mile round trip treks to the Mayo Clinic in an effort to find a medication that can stabilize her symptoms. JRA impacts Brenna’s mobility. At times it makes movement painful. Sometimes we have to carry her. It causes her to miss school quite often. It even makes simple tasks like writing very difficult.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Koo Koo Kanga Roo Dance Party!

Its official! Koo Koo Kanga Roo is coming to Thief River Falls! They will be here for a DANCE PARTY on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Challenger Elementary School Gymnasium. The cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets are available at Hugo's in Thief River Falls.

I saw these guys perform last summer at the Juvenile Arthritis Conference in Keystone, CO and all I can say is, "WOW!" Their shows feature high energy dancing, lots of sweating, and the occasional parachute. You don't want to miss this concert.

And did I mention that all of the proceeds from this concert will go to the Arthritis Foundation?

Here are some links to their videos- They are outrageously hilarious and over-the-top fun!

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