Real People. Real Lives. Real Arthritis.

More than 6 million Canadians live with arthritis. No two experiences are the same.

For some, it means adapting how they work. For others, it changes how they move, sleep, parent, or pursue the things they love. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age: children, young adults, and older Canadians alike. And for many, it goes far beyond the joints, touching nearly every part of life.

These people have shared their stories to help others feel less alone and to show why research into arthritis matters to them.

Rosie’s Story
From a young age, Rosie has had to live with arthritis. But throughout her life, movement and strength training are her anchors to cope....
Sarah’s Story
Sarah shares how living with conditions like lupus and arthritis taught her to put her health first....
Gail’s Story
Despite tremendous physical challenges osteoarthritis caused her, Gail continued to prove her diagnosis didn't define what's possible....
Doug’s Story
After years of experiencing extreme pain in his foot, Doug Park found the medical support he needed to treat his gout....
Gabrielle’s Story
Gabrielle Chiu, a young university student, struggled with a variety of debilitating symptoms before she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis....
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....
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....
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....
Trish’s Story
At 32, Trish was told she’d need a knee replacement before 40. Thanks to arthritis research, she delayed surgery until 56....

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