Hello everyone. I decided to form this virtual walk team because in the midst of this global pandemic, I believe that much attention is inadvertently being drawn away from helping individuals with disabilities, namely sarcoidosis. I named the team after my grandmom, Angela Harshbarger, a true sarcoidosis warrior. She lived with this debilitating disease for over 30 years, and every day she truly confronted it like a warrior. Every nebulizer breathing treatment she had to do, every Prednisone pill she had to take, she confronted it head on and with so much courage. She passed away in August of 2017 due to cancer, but I refuse to let her be just another sarcoidosis statistic. My goal for our team is to not only exceed our fundraising goal, but to spread awareness about this devastating disease and how important it is that we find a cure to relieve the suffering of all the sarcoidosis warriors around the world.

The lives of sarcoidosis patients have been deeply impacted by COVID- 19. Sarcoidosis patients who take immunosuppressant medications are much more prone to bacteria and viruses, therefore they are more susceptible to contracting COVID- 19. It is imperative that we protect our immunosuppressed family and friends in the midst of this pandemic by wearing or masks and truly practicing social distancing. This is why the virtual walk is perfect! We are still supporting our sarcoidosis warriors and fighting for a cure, but we are also keeping them safe as best we can by not congregating in large groups.

Please help us support Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research by making a contribution to our team and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar we raise will advance Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's great cause!

Together, we can make a difference!