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Help create a brighter future for people living with arthritis

Your support can drive life-changing research and provide essential support for people living with arthritis

Arthritis steals from millions of people in Canada — their ability to work, care for family and enjoy time with friends. Without action, this devastating disease will strike 9 million people in Canada by 2045. While we’ve made progress in taking back what arthritis has stolen, there is still so much more to do.

Today, your gift can make an even greater impact.

Your generosity helps advance critical research projects that could lead to groundbreaking discoveries in arthritis prevention and more personalized treatment options. It also supports life-changing programs and advocacy efforts that so many people count on.

Together, we can drive change and offer hope for a brighter future to people living with arthritis.

Exploring electroarthrography for fast and affordable osteoarthritis monitoring

Dr. Pascal Tétreault Thanks to donor support, we can fund researchers like Peter Suderman at the University of Toronto. Under Dr. Adele Changoor’s supervision, Suderman is developing an affordable device to help doctors detect osteoarthritis earlier, customize treatments, and apply preventative measures to slow joint damage.

Suderman’s research focuses on electroarthrography, an emerging field of science that uses electrical signals to assess cartilage health. He will compare these electrical signals to standard laboratory tests of joint health to investigate the links that these signals have to cartilage health.

This work has the potential to make treatments more effective, reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of life for millions living with osteoarthritis.

Make a difference today and help create a brighter, pain-free future for those living with arthritis.

FAQ

How does my donation help?

Arthritis impacts the lives of six million of our loved ones, friends and neighbours. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, yet it rarely gets the attention it deserves. That’s why Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to change the conversation and let the world know it’s not “just” arthritis.

Fortunately, we’re fueled by a community of generous, loyal supporters who share our commitment to fighting the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy, and information and support.
Is my donation secure?

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Is my donation tax deductible?

Your gift is tax deductible as per your local regulations, as we are a tax-exempt organization. We will email you a donation receipt. Please keep this, as it is your official record to claim this donation as a tax credit.
When can I expect my receipt?

Donations of $20 Canadian or more are eligible to receive a receipt. If you make your gift online, you will receive an electronic receipt via email on the same day. If you make your gift over the phone or by mail, your receipt will be sent to you via email or mail approximately two weeks after your donation is processed.

About Arthritis Society Canada

Arthritis Society Canada is dedicated to extinguishing arthritis.

Donor support is critical because without action now, the number of people in Canada living with arthritis will soon grow to nine million.

Our donors are heroes, providing essential funds to accelerate our efforts and bring us closer to finding better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. We thank each of our everyday heroes, who share our vision of ending the agony of arthritis.

Our promise to you: Arthritis Society Canada is committed to honouring your generosity and using it in the most effective way. If funds raised exceed the amount required for the designated purpose, Arthritis Society Canada, acting reasonably, may allocate the donation towards the organization’s highest priority needs. 