Thank you, Sanya!

Sanya Richards, Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter, is an honorary board member of the ABDA and our spokesperson. She has given her time to help the ABDA raise awareness for Behcet's Disease and we are so very grateful for her dedication.

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Click here for Sanya's Behçet's Blog Click here for Sanya 's Olympic Bio Click here for latest news stories on Sanya.

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This spot by Nike features Sanya Richards
speaking about her battle with Behcet's Disease.

Click here if you cannot see the video above.

Truly inspirational to all those who suffer from Behcet's Disease!

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Sanya at the 2008 Walk for Behcet's Disease East Meadow, NY.	News Coverage from the Walk for Behcet's Event!
Left to Right: Sheryl Burke, Denise Corrado, Sanya Richards, Sandy McElgunn, Sheri Jackson	CLICK HERE  if you cannot see the image above!

Click here to view pictures from the event!

You can still donate - click here.

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CONGRATULATIONS, SANYA!

The ABDA and Behcet's Sufferers worldwide are so very proud of you and your amazing determination!

SANYA's OLYMPIC EVENTS:
400 Meter Individual - Bronze Medal
4x400 Meter Relay - Gold Medal

In an amazing race, Sanya overcame what looked like an insurmountable deficit to defeat the Russians and win the Gold Medal in the 4x400 Meter Women's Relay.

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This page was last updated July 20, 2009