Arthritis Society – Helping you fight the fire of arthritis

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It’s better to know.

Early diagnosis and treatment of arthritis are critical to minimizing the impact of joint damage.

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Our Impact
We are fighting the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy and information.
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2.5M Canadians reached with trusted information
$5.3M invested in research
65,731 people received direct or one-on-one support through our education and information programs
Our annual impact is only possible through generous donors such as you.
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Our Stories
Canadians are fighting back against the fire of arthritis.
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Growing pains and glowing gains
After a diagnosis of facet joint syndrome, a form of spine arthritis, Maddie Watts found love for adaptive skiing.
Business leader inspires with his arthritis journey
Mark Sack projects an image of vitality that is hard to reconcile with the fact he has suffered from arthritis for almost 50 years.
Arthritis won’t stop this executive-by-day, rockstar-by-night
It took a significant ski accident a couple of years ago for Barbara Foy-Pilchner to finally pay attention to the worsening pain in her leg and hips.
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