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Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis

Pete Friedmann

Pete's FSR Walk

Thank you for visiting my page!

As you might know, the fight against sarcoidosis is a cause that is important to me. I was diagnosed with cardiac sarcoidosis in 2017.

Sarcoidosis is a rare, often chronic inflammatory disorder that causes the formation of granulomas, or clumps of inflammatory cells. This can occur in almost any organ in the body, most commonly affecting the lungs and lymph nodes. While this disease affects as many as 200,000 Americans, there is currently no known cure. Treatment options are limited and can be ineffective.

Cardiac sarcoidosis is especially rare. However, I am fortunate to have access to outstanding health care and a team of professionals I trust completely. Most days, I feel fine.

Although I was open about having a pacemaker since 2016, until 2018 I was reluctant to disclose my illness and put a name on the disease. That's when I reached the conclusion that finding a cure is more important than privacy or modesty.

I have chosen to support the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) by fundraising for Team KISS!

KISS stands for Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis, and that’s what you'll be doing by supporting my page. FSR is the leading nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for this disease and improving care and treatment options for sarcoidosis patients. The funds all go directly to FSR and their programs for improving patient education, supporting patients and their caretakers, and of course, funding research to find better treatment options and one day, a cure. Since its establishment in 2000, FSR has fostered over $4 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts.

Please don't feel obligated to donate, but at least consider helping me reach my goal. Together, we can Stop Sarcoidosis!

- Pete

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