Nancy Hopkins’ Action for Arthritis

Raising funds for childhood arthritis in Saskatchewan

Childhood arthritis steals milestones and precious moments from far too many young people in Saskatchewan and beyond.

In Canada, 25,000 children (3 in 1,000) are affected by arthritis. It robs them of their youth and can lead to a lifetime of agony, costly treatments and invasive surgeries. The cause of childhood arthritis remains a mystery, meaning prevention strategies are unknown.

Together, we can change that.

Nancy is challenging you to give generously and raise $100,000 with her for innovative research and to ensure that children in Saskatchewan receive the essential care and support they need.

At Arthritis Society Canada, we know that research is the key to unlocking answers for children living with arthritis—one of the most common chronic childhood diseases. While some effective treatments exist, not every child responds the same way. More research is urgently needed to discover which treatments work best for each child, and when it’s safe to stop them.

Yet despite the growing need, arthritis research remains significantly underfunded—receiving just 2% of all available research dollars in Canada.

That’s why investing in childhood arthritis research is so critical—and why Nancy is challenging you to give generously and help raise $100,000 alongside her. Your support will fuel groundbreaking research and ensure that children in Saskatchewan receive the expert care and support they deserve.

Together, we can drive discovery, advance personalized treatments, and reduce harmful side effects. And together, we can break the myth that arthritis only affects older adults.

Let’s change the story for children living with arthritis—starting today.

Dr. Alan Rosenberg is a leading voice in childhood arthritis research. His current project—funded by Arthritis Society Canada—is helping to transform the future for children affected by this life-altering disease.

Funds raised through this campaign will directly support Dr. Rosenberg’s research project, driving meaningful change for children in Saskatchewan and beyond.

To pay tribute to Nancy’s enduring legacy, you can make a make a gift in her honour.

When we harness the power of community coming together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible to build a brighter future and end arthritis.

Let’s surpass our goal of raising $100,000 and create lasting change to bring hope to children in Saskatchewan living with arthritis.

Special thanks to McDougall Gauley LLP.

Contact Us

For any questions, please reach:
Carleen Pauliuk, Vice President, Western Canada, at Arthritis Society Canda
Liesl Drayton, Director, National Planned Giving, at Arthritis Society Canada.