Having your child diagnosed with a chronic, unfamiliar rheumatic disease can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. The good news is - you are not alone! On Tuesday, March 28th, you will have the chance to walk and talk your way through what to expect in the first 12 months after diagnosis alongside other families [...]
Register Now! In collaboration with the JIA Transition Clinic at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, we are excited to host a discussion about covering the full - and bigger - picture about easing into adulthood, beyond transition! This session will touch on transition principles and practices across Canada before switching gears to learning more [...]
Halifax friends! We are excited to announce that SpinCo Bedford is teaming up with Cassie + Friends once again to fundraise for kids! Joining is easy and the class will be fun- what better way to sweat than to help kids being treated at IWK get the support and care they need? Find more [...]
Register Today! Get ready to witness an inspiring display of passion, leadership and hard work at the C+F Future Leaders Showcase - the highly-anticipated finale of the 2022-23 Youth Ambassador program cohort. In 2022, six exceptional youth/young adults joined the C+F Youth Ambassador Program with their own innovative project ideas aimed at strengthening [...]
Register today! School is back in session which means families affected by juvenile arthritis and other childhood rheumatic diseases are looking to learn how to best set up their child or teen up for success in the classroom: How do I explain JA to educators, coaches and the administration? What about missed classes due to [...]
Register today! Are you a teen or young adult wondering if having a childhood rheumatic disease means you should modify your gym routine and how? Or maybe you're a parent whose teen is getting ready to start working out and looking for proper techniques? Exercise has many benefits associated with overall rheumatic disease management [...]
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