Dear friends,
With your generosity and support, we are rallying together, energized and committed towards our vision of a world free of arthritis, a world where people understand the devastating effects of this disease and are compelled to join our fight.
Mary Pack, our co-founder, was fiercely determined to improve the lives of people with arthritis. As we come to mark our 75th anniversary this year, she remains the source of our inspiration to work relentlessly to elevate our cause and support Canadians suffering from the condition.
The prevalence of arthritis is growing, and so is the need for investments in research to support diagnosis, treatment and prevention. We have ambitious goals set in Accelerating Impact, Arthritis Society Canada’s 2025 Strategic Plan, and we are on our way to achieving them. We have grown research investments by 80 per cent, reached over 3 million Canadians living with arthritis, and brought provinces on board to prioritize solutions for arthritis patients.
Arthritis Society Canada is testing solutions in a myriad of ways: Community Action Grants are investing in innovative awareness and education initiatives to support underserved communities; Arthritis Ideator Awards are propelling innovative ideas with great potential to improve the lives of people living with arthritis; and Ignite Research Grants are fostering high-risk, high-reward ideas that are pushing boundaries.
Arthritis Society Canada volunteers, community members, partners and clinicians are our greatest champions — by advocating for policy solutions and donating towards important research, they drive our collective work.
As we reflect on the last year, we are proud of everything we have achieved with you. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for looking ahead with us and building the foundation upon which we will all triumph!
With gratitude,
Duncan Mathieson
Chair, Board of Directors
Trish Barbato
President and CEO