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Andy is an active 33-year-old certified financial planner who has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years. His passion is being healthy, active, and as pain free as possible so that he can maximize the fun with his wife and two sons. Andy stays in shape with CrossFit, Peloton, and soccer and loves playing golf and bow hunting. Follow Andy's journey on Instagram.
Ryn Millican’s been learning to balance her professional and personal lives with rheumatoid arthritis for the past five years. With a combination of medication and lifestyle changes, she is able to maintain an active life with minimal disruptions. Ryn lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband, son, and dog, Weezie. Her passions include traveling, cheering on her Paladins and Tarheels, and all things politics.
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