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Thanks for visiting my page. Through hard work, dedication and the support of some incredible people, I was able to achieve pro status in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation ( www.wnbf.net ). As a WNBF Figure Pro, I will continue to challenge myself and look forward to being in a position to inspire others around me.I also want to take this opportujity to raise public awareness and facilitate fundraising efforts to find a cure for Juvenile Myositis (JM) - a RARE autoimmune disease which causes the body to destroy its muscles - currently there is NO CURE. This is something I am very passionate about because my niece, Gia, was diagnosed in 2004 at the age of two with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDMS - a form of JM) and I have watched her journey battling this disease.Juvenile Myositis affects approximately 5,000 children of all ages in the United States causing a variety of debilitating symptoms including:• Muscle weakness and pain• Severe fatigue• Rashes• Swallowing and digestive difficulties• Lung and heart problems• Vasculitic ulcers• CalcinosisSome children may experience a remission, while others will battle JM their entire life, and complications from this disease can prove FATAL. Medication can help to alleviate the symptoms of JM, but there is NO KNOWN CURE.The Myositis Association (TMA) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that funds the research necessary to find such a cure, while also providing support and information for families suffering from JM. I will be donating any winnings I receive in my pro career to The Myositis Association and to my niece for medical expenses. I am also going to continue working on other fundraising opportunities within the fitness community. Being that this is a disease that affects muscles, it's very fitting that I will be building muscle to save muscles!To learn more about Juvenile Myositis visit www.myositis.org .