Location: National

Eight years ago, Claude Davignon was tired of the suffering. At 51 years old, this Repentigny resident felt pain in his toes and walking was becoming monumental in effort. Pain in his knees, shoulders and wrists was growing significantly. Tasks related to his job as a butcher were becoming increasingly difficult. A doctor’s appointment revealed. . .

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. . .