Help Millions
WEATHER
the Storm
Help Millions
WEATHER
the Storm
Why Arthritis Research Canada?
Arthritis is Serious
Arthritis is unpredictable. Fatigue, pain, and flares can feel like clouds following a person through daily life – threatening to storm on social plans, work, sleep, exercise and more. At Arthritis Research Canada, our team of scientists is currently conducting 100+ studies to help people overcome arthritis challenges and complications. This holiday season, you can join us! Support vital research, so over six million Canadians can weather every storm arthritis sends their way.
Arthritis is unpredictable. Fatigue, pain, and flares can feel like clouds following a person through daily life – threatening to storm on social plans, work, sleep, exercise and more. At Arthritis Research Canada, our team of scientists is currently conducting 100+ studies to help people overcome arthritis challenges and complications. This holiday season, you can join us! Support vital research, so over six million Canadians can weather every storm arthritis sends their way.
A Growing Problem
By 2040, the number of Canadians living with arthritis is expected to increase to 9 million. Yet, arthritis research receives only 2% of available research dollars in Canada. Arthritis is misunderstood. People believe it isn’t serious, only affects older adults or that no one dies from it. In reality, arthritis costs the Canadian economy $33 billion/year. It affects people of all ages. And, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people with arthritis.
Leading Research
The word “arthritis” describes over 100 diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and more. Many types of arthritis are serious, autoimmune diseases that people have to manage for life. Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research organization in North America, with experts across medical, health and science fields. Our team is evaluating medication safety and effectiveness, researching arthritis causes, and developing programs to help people work, sleep, exercise and more.
Research for Clearer Skies
MEET STEVE
Steve was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 25. Four years later, he went to the emergency room with minor chest pains, only to find out he was in heart failure at 29. As someone who has experienced heart disease due to arthritis, Steve takes comfort in the fact that scientists at Arthritis Research Canada are leading research to prevent life-threatening complications.
MEET EILEEN
Eileen was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 29. She had to stop working and struggled to parent her two-year-old son. She discovered the value of exercise and symptom tracking in managing her arthritis by participating in studies at Arthritis Research Canada. She is proud to be part of a community that is finding answers for millions of Canadians with arthritis.
Together We Can Fight Every Storm
To conduct research that helps Canadians weather every storm arthritis sends their way, we need your support.
Clearer skies start with you.
It takes a village.
Help us prepare for hurricanes.
Arthritis Research Canada
Canada’s Leader in Arthritis Research
Canada’s Leader in Arthritis Research
Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research organization in North America. We conduct research from coast to coast with centres in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
A Diverse Team
A Diverse Team
Our team of 100+ scientists includes experts in the following disciplines: rheumatology, orthopedics, physiotherapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation science, public health, epidemiology, health psychology and more.
Affiliated with Eight Universities
Affiliated with Eight Universities
Our scientists are affiliated with the following universities: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Université Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke and Dalhousie University.
No One Should Be Alone During a Storm
An arthritis diagnosis can be confusing and overwhelming. People have to continue working, caring for children, attending school, exercising and completing daily tasks while weathering storms in the form of pain, fatigue, flares, and serious complications.
When you donate to Arthritis Research Canada, you fund research that finds answers and leads to groundbreaking, life-changing programs.
No One Should Be Alone During a Storm
An arthritis diagnosis can be confusing and overwhelming. People have to continue working, caring for children, attending school, exercising and completing daily tasks while weathering storms in the form of pain, fatigue, flares, and serious complications.
When you donate to Arthritis Research Canada, you fund research that finds answers and leads to groundbreaking, life-changing programs.
