September 5, 2009

Ms. Chronic Disease of America WINNER

Before announcing the winner, I want to thank all of the contestants in this pageant. Hundreds of ladies--and a few men--aspired to Ms. Chronic Disease of America but only one can wear the coveted crown and claim this coveted honor all for herself.

Almost 2000 votes were cast! Yowzers! Thanks for your support and sense of humor!

With 32% of your votes, the winner of the first annual MS. CHRONIC DISEASE OF AMERICA PAGEANT is.....


MS. PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS!!!!
(AKA
ERIN)


Congratulations!

In the event that Ms. Psoriatic Arthritis should experience a sudden and miraculous healing or be otherwise unable to perform her duties as Ms. Chronic Disease of America, one of the runner-ups will take over the title.

Erin is taking autograph requests HERE.


Signed head shots are free.


Photos with dead animals are extra.

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Thanks everyone for participating..... and especially for being good sports. Sometimes laughter isn't the best medicine. Most of the time though, it is.

9 comments

Jennifer said...

LOL! I have enjoyed this whole pageant ( makes my scaly skin issues seem so insignificant).... and congratulations Erin!

Anonymous said...

ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh I'm crying I'm laughing this is the proudest moment of my life . . . I totally never thought I'd won. Seriously. This is just so-- humbling-- and touching-- and you know, I just want to thank my Mom, and my Dad who gave me the disease in the first place, and my rheumatologist, and my family doctor who first discovered the rt factor in my blood, and my swollen joints, and-- and-- and-- [faints]

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Unknown said...

Good job with the humor, Jana! At first I wasn't sure, but it was all in good taste! I wish they all could've won!

Christa said...

your dad who have you the disease in the first place...I fell out of the chair from laughing so hard.
That's what I say about my chronic eczema, thank you dad, just what every little girl always dreams of getting from her daddy!

Jan Russell said...

This is like having the winner hail from my hometown! I feel like I should organize a parade!

Unknown said...

Is that really a picture of her because that is freaking hillarious!!!!! I really enjoyed this contest...actually this program to uplift women of chronic disease to new heights in their acheviement of diseases! 80)

AlsoMean said...

Yes, laughter is a most excellent medicine and it's got a great price!
My heart disease pals and I were giggling over the batter-dipped deep fried butter that was a hot contender at the Texas State Fair....
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/090209dnmetfairfood.40824cb.html

Meagan and John said...

I loved this, I only wish that come the next pageant i will finally have a diagnosis so that I may have a chance to win the next crown--here is to next time