From April 18 to 25, National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize the vital role volunteers play in communities across Canada. At Arthritis Society Canada, it’s also an opportunity to honour those who go above and beyond to support people living with arthritis. Named after Arthritis Society Canada’s founder, The Mary Pack Volunteer Awards
Arthritis Action Now unites 21 organizations, more than 100,000 patients, researchers, clinicians and advocates to transform arthritis research and care in Canada TORONTO, April 8, 2026 – Canada is failing arthritis patients, and the evidence is undeniable. For the second time in three years, The State of Arthritis in Canada Report Card has assigned low
TORONTO, March 20, 2026 – Arthritis Society Canada has announced the recipients of its 2025–2026 Community Action Grants, supporting community-driven initiatives that strengthen connection, promote health equity and improve access to arthritis resources in underserved regions across the country. This year, four community-led projects have been awarded up to $5,000 each to deliver solutions that
TORONTO, March 18, 2026 - Arthritis Society Canada is investing more than $4.6 million over three years to support 16 outstanding researchers from across Canada. The recipients of the 2025 Strategic Operating Grants, Stars Career Development Awards, and Ignite Innovation Grants will help improve early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of arthritis. Dr. Sarah Manske from the University of Calgary, recipient of
Canadian research breakthroughs deliver earlier diagnoses and more effective treatments with the power to change lives January 26, 2026 (TORONTO) – Arthritis Society Canada announced its Top 10 Research Advances of 2025 today, highlighting discoveries that are advancing how arthritis is diagnosed, treated and prevented. Made possible through the generosity of donors and supporters, these
Leah Saik imagined the early months of motherhood in picture-perfect detail. During both of her pregnancies, she envisioned dressing her babies in thoughtfully chosen outfits, playing freely and, alongside her husband, sharing smiles with other new parents at the park. When Zoe and Lincoln were born with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) – a
In his twenties, Demos found himself relying on his grandmother’s cane just to walk. “My arthritis was so severe that every step felt impossible,” he recalls. But a biologic medication — developed through research like that funded by Arthritis Society Canada — transformed his life. “I’m teaching, moving, and even playing soccer with my son.
When you think about tax time, you probably imagine paperwork, not people. But your year-end donation can mean something far greater: mobility, relief and hope for the 6 million people in Canada with arthritis. Tax time isn’t just about filling out forms or balancing numbers. It’s a moment to reflect on how your generosity can
For millions of Canadians, arthritis means waking up in pain, moving through the day with limits, and missing out on moments that matter. While there’s still no cure, there’s more reason for hope than ever. Across the country, researchers supported by Arthritis Society Canada are changing what’s possible — on the path to detecting arthritis
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