Summer camps offer every child a chance to make friends, have fun and enjoy the great outdoors. The Arthritis Society hosts camps across the country for children with arthritis that allow them to get the full camp experience without encountering barriers. Most importantly, campers see their experience as an opportunity and reminder to enjoy life. . .
In 1996, Shirley Robert was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in both her hips. With treatment she was able to go into remission in the early 2000s, but then she experienced a severe flare-up that was almost fatal. Medication was able to get the inflammation from Shirley’s PsA under control, but not before the damage. . .
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Subscribe NowAs an organization with nationwide reach, we recognize our work occurs on traditional Indigenous territories across Canada. Arthritis Society Canada’s national office is located in Toronto (Tkaronto), which is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. We also acknowledge this land is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We encourage you to learn more about the nations, land, and communities in the areas where you live. Read our full statement.
