For every keyring and necklace sold, we will donate 50% of the profits go to the Danish Rheumatism Association

Shikhazuri and Chioniso have teamed up for the cause. We both agree that it is important to support causes that can really make a difference in many people’s lives, so together we have designed a beautiful keyring and necklace. The necklace comes in two variations, and we will donate 50% of the profits to The Danish Rheumatism Association.

How the Danish Rheumatism Association made an impact on my life

Normally, when you take a swim in a pool, the water is only 24-28 degrees centigrade. But this is a therapy pool. In here, the water is between 33 and 36 degrees centigrade, and the hot water offers instant relief.

Last year, I went through a period of great physical pain, and hot water aerobics helped me get through it.

The Danish Rheumatism Association offers hot water aerobics to alleviate muscle pain. In Denmark, one in five people lives with one or more rheumatic illnesses such as lupus, sarcoidosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and fibromyalgia. That’s more than 700,000 people – and I’m one of them. That’s why I’m grateful for The Danish Rheumatism Association’s services, and now, I have found a way to give back.

More than 80 years of raising awareness

You know the expression “bad things come in threes”? Well, I can top that. I have four different rheumatic illnesses. Despite the fact that all four are very common illnesses, few people are aware of the impact of rheumatic illnesses on the Danish society.

Lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, sarcoidosis, and fibromyalgia are autoimmune diseases. The immune system attacks your own tissues, and the symptoms include pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Sarcoidosis causes inflammation, mainly in the lymph nodes and lungs, and fibromyalgia has you live with skeletal pain and fatigue.

Fortunately, there are people out there who are ready to help all those affected by chronic joint, spine, and muscle pain. Great people.

If you are one of the many people who struggle with pain and difficulties caused by a rheumatic illness, you should take a look at The Danish Rheumatism Association’s website. They offer a wide range of advice, products, workshops, treatments, and events. Among others, you can come on a picnic with a physiotherapist or join a food club and learn about anti-inflammatory cooking. You can also listen to a podcast and learn about rheumatism. Or you can climb into one of the amazing hot water pools, as I did last year.

The Danish Rheumatism Association has more than 80 years of experience, and they work tirelessly to raise awareness of the illnesses. Their expert advice and competent treatment made a huge difference in my life. I went from having given up to realizing that I don’t have to live up to society’s expectations. Instead, I can live with my body the way it is and tend to its needs and limits. Because of that, I want to give back.