Woman with Rare Autoimmune Disease Has 'Unforgettable' Wedding Thanks to $50K Worth of Donations

Woman with Rare Autoimmune Disease Has 'Unforgettable' Wedding Thanks to $50K Worth of Donations

"Our hope is to not only manage my health but to raise awareness, share our story, and one day contribute to finding a cure," bride Kristina Hamilton tells PEOPLETamsin Wright of Marigold Weddings Chris Swanson and Kristina HamiltonKristina Hamilton, who has Diffuse Systemic Scleroderma, tied the knot with Chris Swanson on April 6 at Trinity Oaks of Matthew's Hope in Cocoa, FloridaThe wedding was provided at no charge to the couple, thanks to Wi…

Women and Autoimmune Disease – HealthyWomen

Did you know that women are more likely to have an autoimmune disease than men? As many as 4 out of 5 people with an autoimmune disease are women. What is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease develops when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, organs or tissues. Autoimmune diseases can affect almost any tissue or organ in your body SkinJointsBlood vesselsMuscles Your symptoms may vary based on which parts of your body a…