A man on a mission

A local man is embarking on a massive effort to bring attention to a disease that, to be blunt, does not often stand in the limelight.

There are 100 different kinds of arthritis that, according to the National Arthritis Foundation, impact 53 million adults and 300,000 children of all ages, genders and races. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. These are overwhelming facts that underscore the need for a more informed and educated public.