September is Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is a serious disease that can put your entire life on hold. From going to work or attending school, participating in physical activity, caring for children and family, getting a good night’s sleep, or even enjoying the spontaneity of daily life – arthritis takes a toll on every aspect of living. It’s the leading cause of work disability in Canada and can cause life-threatening complications like heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. It is not a disease of the elderly; arthritis can strike at any time, even in very young children.
Arthritis Research Canada is committed to answering the call with research-based solutions. Our patient-centred research provides knowledge, tools and resources to help people overcome the challenges of arthritis and live life to the fullest.
Join us this September to learn more about arthritis, how cutting-edge research impacts more than six million Canadians, and how you can help.
The Arthritis Newsletter
Shift into fall with our latest newsletter! Get involved in Arthritis Awareness Month, find tips for navigating school with arthritis, learn about lupus, osteoarthritis + sports injuries + more.
When I was first diagnosed, I felt so alone. I was dealing with the stigma of living with an invisible disease and wanting to hide my illness. Arthritis research has changed my life.
Lupus Under The Microscope
Arthritis Research Canada’s scientists are using cutting-edge technology to drive lupus research forward. 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.
Support Arthritis Research
Millions of Canadians of all ages struggle with arthritis every day. Our life-changing arthritis research is focused on helping people overcome these challenges and get back to living life to the fullest. Please donate to Arthritis Research Canada today.
It was very hard for me to sit on the sidelines. I never wanted to miss out on special moments.
Will Power™
Your Will is powerful. Consider a charitable gift to #ArthritisResearch in your Will, while still supporting those you love. It’s easy to do both. You can help millions of Canadians with arthritis – now and for years to come.
Join the Conversation
Has Arthritis put your life on hold? Join us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram using the hashtag #ArthritisResearch. Share your experience to help others live with the challenges of arthritis.
Research Highlights
Learn more about the patient-centered research we are conducting.
Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis
The SOAR clinical trial
I thought I might never skate again. But here I am, able to play at the level I was before.
Improving How Arthritis Care Is Delivered
The FlexCare study
