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Answering the Call: Arthritis Research Canada Launches Arthritis Awareness Month Campaign

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Answering the Call: Arthritis Research Canada Launches Arthritis Awareness Month Campaign

August 30, 2024 (Vancouver) This September, join Arthritis Research Canada for Arthritis Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the 100+ forms of arthritis that impact over 6 million Canadians. We are drawing attention to the many ways arthritis puts life on hold, and how our cutting-edge research answers the call by providing life-changing solutions.

Arthritis is the leading cause of work disability in Canada, affecting everything from employment and school, taking care of kids and family, sleep, mental health, physical activity, pursuing life goals, and so much more. Arthritis can also cause serious complications, like heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. It is not a disease of the elderly; it can strike at any time, even in very young children.

At Arthritis Research Canada, we are committed to answering the call and providing solutions that make a real difference in the lives of people affected by arthritis. Our innovative, patient-centred research is focused on helping people overcome the challenges of their arthritis and live well.

Throughout September, join us to learn more about arthritis and to help spread awareness about this devasting disease:

  • Subscribe to receive our Fall Newsletter, for insights on navigating school with arthritis, understanding lupus, osteoarthritis after sports injuries, and more.
  • Attend the webinar for our latest Education Series episode: Lupus Under The Microscope. Arthritis Research Canada’s scientists are using cutting-edge technology to drive lupus research. Join our Research Scientist, Dr. May Choi, for a free webinar and Q&A session on lupus and biomarkers on September 18 at 10 a.m. PT.
  • Join the conversation on social media by following us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Use the hashtags #ArthritisResearch. Has arthritis put your life on hold? Share your story.
  • Support life-changing arthritis research with a donation. Help us continue to answer the call with research aimed at preventing arthritis, earlier diagnosis, new and better treatments and improving quality of life.

Want to learn more about Arthritis Research Canada’s campaign? Click here.

Research Changes Real Lives

Behind every study is a person. Meet some Canadians whose lives are moving forward thanks to arthritis research.

Edna

Edna’s Story

Edna Gelinski was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis when she was five years old, and as an adult, found out that she had ankylosing spondylitis....
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Spencer

Spencer O’Brien’s Story

Canadian Olympic snowboarder, Spencer O’Brien, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis just a few months before competing at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi....
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Vianne

Vianne’s Story

For years, Vianne Bacchus lived in excruciating pain with no answers. Her ankylosing spondylitis went undiagnosed because doctors didn't think women could have it. Research proved them wrong....
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Ty

Ty’s story

At 14, ankylosing spondylitis stripped Ty Clayton of every sport he loved. Twenty years later, he's running across a continent to fund the research that could change that for the next generation....
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Trish

Trish’s Story

At 32, Trish Silvester-Lee was told she'd need a knee replacement before 40. She was a newlywed with a young son and a life full of sport. She just had that surgery. At 56. Still walking and still moving....
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Tamara

Tamara’s Story

Diagnosed at six, Tamara Komuniecki watched her sister do gymnastics from the sidelines. Decades later, she's become one of the most dedicated advocates for the research that's changing how rheumatoid arthritis is treated....
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