Gavin's Story! Living With Juvenile Arthritis, Uveitis & Ulcerative Colitis!

[ALFAlyssa1]

I have uveitis and JRA. I know whatyou're going through, but it'll all be okay.

[JaZziiEYbOo17]

I myself have chronic uvitis nd i shed a tear watching what you baby is going threw i wish your family the best of luck nd him and his brother bright furtures hopefully one day there will be a cure for our illness

[JulieB1387]

I have uveitis, reactive arthritis and another auto immune disease called takayasu arteritis. I'm 45, I can't imagine a child going through something like this. Your video brought tears to my eyes. God bless Gavin, he is beautiful.

[laracarloslovesdaisy]

My six yr old girl has jra, its hard to see your child with all that pain,but they are so strong. Today she had a really good day.

[rockergal2016]

Ur son is SO brave

Ive had most everything he has except the eye problems .

I hope for the best for him.

[videolver2]

how is Gavine now? is he okay?

[sweetteacher16]

God bless you and your family. I'm 35 was diagnosed last year. This hurts physically and emotionally. I teach so I stand up a lot. Don't know how much more I can take.

[angelic4296]

I was diagnosed with JRA at 15 months (I'm now 30). It frustrates the hell out of me when ADULTS say, "I have arthritis in my (insert body part(s) here, so I know how you feel." No, you don't, and it's immensely insulting to me and your little Gavin. Speaking from first hand experience, he's going to be just fine in life. I've had 23 surgeries, but guess what..I also have a master's degree and am surrounded by an amazing family and wonderful friends. If u ever want to talk, contact me...

[tonyurmate]

God bless your little man! he's such a fighter. im 37 and I have arthritis in both hips and my knees are very sore lately,just waiting on x-rays to find out the damage. when I was young I had very painfull joints and I know its not easy. I have two daughters 15 and 7 and my young son David who is 4,my daughter shelby who is 7 has as the doctor calls are growing pains,I just want to say its great to see your little man has such a loving family around him and we wish him the very best. God bless.

[daredevilbreen18]

I've had juvenile arthritis since last January. It's awful, and I feel his pain.

[pieceofleg2biteon]

he's such a strong fella! Having had arthritis and ulcerative colitis since I was 14 I certainly know the pain he goes through, but I definitely am not as brave as he is!

[cjfmommy]

Gavin is amazing! Keep up the good work! I have my own hero, my son Colin who is 6 has JRA. He is strong also. I admire them so much.

[candicegalvis]

Gavin is an inspiration & a Hero! I was diagnosed 14 yrs. ago at 28 yrs. old & can't imagine having it as a child. The love of your family will get him through the tough times. Keep the fight and live life the best you know how Gavin! Sending you all lots of prayers & hugs!

PS I'm going to share this on my FB page. There's just not enough awareness for RA!

[JulieISmith]

Thank you EVERYONE :) 

[YoCheerMama]

Gavin- You Rock !!!! Hang in there mom & dad, you are all in our prayers : )

[rockcityaudio]

poor lil guy....god bless him,he is in all our prayers....what a lil soldier.

[kate2683au]

thanks so much for sharing!

[superCatia]

He and his family are very brave.!!!! I have  a kind of rheumatism, an Ice makes things worse... I don´t know if with arthritis it is ok to put ice! Metothrexate has almost cured me, it slows autoimmune attacks.

[ThisgirlfromVA]

What a beautiful strong little guy. I'm a grown woman, and I have RA and it's tough. This kid is an inspiration :)

[scjanzen]

Your a good man Gavin !My twin has Juvenile RA and I have RA and both with IBS, we are almost 42 now, and still going strong, one thing I can give to you my new friend is you can still do everything you want to do !! (sometimes a little different than others, but that's ok) never forget that, never give up hope, one day there is a cure ! all my best to you and your AMAZING family

[Wthijsse]

It's very bad what that child has overcome in his short life, I am confused and sad and I hope that it will recover. All the best for the future.

Helma Thijsse from The Netherlands

[zerosystemquatre]

God bless you all! Sometimes I feel cheated I got JA at 15 but to see such a small child in so much pain have to go through so much it's like I'm a lucky one. Your boy is brave, I pray for all the best in his future!

[JT1985FL]

great video hope see number of views go up the The Florida Disabilities Advocacy Groups on facebook hope we can help

[Rae403]

This is heart breaking! I have RA and my greatest fear is not for myself but for my kids........ I never want to see them suffer like this. Keep fighting Gavin and family!!