“ I am a real estate agent, an real estate investor. I promote wellness everyday, by give out healthy Kangen water(process from my house) to every one that I know. I"m living in S-Gilbert w/my son Tustin(13) & my boyfriend Jeramy DePauw. ”

“ Hi! My name is Alisa - I feel it's time for me to meet others! I have MS and Fibro. so you know the rest! If anyone wants to get together to chat, laugh, (no crying please!) maybe have alittle wine/food I am willing to open my house for meetups . . ”

“ Hello everyone......I'm hoping to attend one of these meet ups. I am new to the area and could really use the support and friendships. Having a good support group is a good thing for all of us. I am new to the area and that doesnt help matters. :) ”

“ To connect with professional women who currently, or in the past, manage a career and chronic illness. ”

“ I would like to introduce myself to people who are seeking good health and who wish to share their ideas on what is the best method of achieving it. ”

“ Join SMASH-Stop Moaning and Start Healing! This Fibro Meetup is already here. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting others who live with chronic pain and illness. ”

“ HI MY NAME IS RAIN I am a diabetic . I feel like i am all alone fighting this.there is no group or meeting or no one to talk to here in mesa AZ. I am a 50 year old female new to AZ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because music is my passion and I LOVE to sing and meet others who love to also, regardless of talent. ”

“ My name is Viviana Rivera and I work with people who have a chronic illness. I also have friends and family diagnosed with a chronic illness. I think this is a great group and hopefully it will help a lot of people. ”

“ I am interested in meeting with other people and finding out more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I believe I might have CFS and would like to meet others and share my symptoms. ”

“ I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in October 2007. It is obvious that I have had this disorder for much longer and want to meet with others that have endured this disorder and learn from their experience. I recently relocated to Chandler, Az. ”

“ Hi,I'm Dawn, Iam 57 and live in Chandler. I have had Fibro for 12 yrs. Am excited about meeting other who understand chronic pain/illness. ”

“ To share, support and encourage ”

“ I think a local meetup would be great to continue my education about diabetes, and to establish a strong support system of people that know what I am going thru. Also, it can help someone if they have a diabetic in their family! ”

“ Hi, I am interested in meeting other people dealing with chronic conditions, for mutual support, sharing experiences and new friendships. About a year ago, I was diagnosed with RA and am located in the east valley. Thanks, Klara ”

“ My name is Barbara, and I am fairly new to the Phoenix area. I'm looking to find a group that has empathy for any disease that has changed your life. I'm active and would like to participate in outings that are fun and outdoors. ”