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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (ESPN CLARKSVILLE) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects over 300,000 children across the country, according to the America College of Rheumatology. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is caused by the bodys immune system attacking its own healthy tissue and can be linked to genetics. Persistent joint pain, swollen joints, limping or preference of one leg or arm are just a few of the everyday battles these children take on every day.

Mitchell Briningstool has taken on the disease for most of his young life. He was diagnosed with JRA at the age of two. Mitchell, a junior at Clarksville Academy, does not let his current condition dictate his daily routines. Hes currently a member of the varsity football team, and has played high school baseball and basketball since his freshman year.

In addition to being a member of the football team, Mitchell is also the leader and the face of Team Mitch, and hell be leading his team on Sunday, May 21 to Walk to Cure Arthritis at Centennial Park in Nashville. Not only will he be leading his team to raise money and awareness, Mitchell was selected as the Team Champion for this event.

The Briningstool family asks that you consider a financial donation, or taking part in the event and day of fun on May 21. There are also some events here in town leading up to the Walk to Cure Arthritis. On Thursday, May 11, Chic Fil a on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. will host Team Mitch night from 5-8 p.m. where a portion of the the sales will be donated to Team Mitch for everyone who mentions they are there for his event. The money will help fund The Arthritis Foundation for research and education.

There will also be a charity basketball game on May 19 at the Clarksville Academy gym. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. and will consist of free basketball training, a three point shooting contest, free throw contest, and capped off with Team Mitch taking on Team RTG. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

Come out and support Mitchell and The Arthritis Foundation during one of these three events. If you cant make it, you can also make a donation online.

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