Your generosity and leadership are helping us fight the fire of arthritis
“My friends thought I was nuts for getting this job. They kept saying, ‘You have arthritis, how do you do it?’, and I tell them, ‘One step at a time.’”
— Sandra, a mail carrier living with arthritis
As a member of our Leadership Circle giving community, we are pleased to share an exclusive Impact in Motion report showcasing how your donations are making a huge difference for the six million Canadians living with arthritis – people like Sandra, who was inspired to start a new career to keep herself moving after receiving an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Read more about Sandra on page 3.
Because of your support, we are fighting the fire of arthritis with the fire of research. Exceptional arthritis researchers across Canada are turning your donations into discoveries, improving care today and opening the door to new treatments for the future. Your generosity also fuels critical advocacy, information and support programs that empower people like Sandra to thrive despite the challenges of the disease.
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What to do if your joint surgery has been delayed
Are you or someone you love waiting for joint replacement surgery? You won’t want to miss our article with tips on staying active while waiting for surgery. When it hurts to move, it may seem like a good idea to stop. However, research suggests the opposite. The less we move, the stiffer and more painful our joints become.
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Medical cannabis and pain
Dr. Hance Clarke and his colleagues at Toronto’s University Health Network are conducting a five-year research project to explore how and why cannabis might be useful for the pain of osteoarthritis.
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Tools at your finger tips: flourish the podcast
Donations like yours help us find new ways to reach Canadians with timely, reliable information and support. Our new podcast series digs deeper into stories designed to help you move through life with arthritis. You can access our podcast right now through music streaming services like Spotify, Anchor FM, and Apple Music. Our podcast is also available on our website and our YouTube channel.
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