By age 11, Josh MacDonald had already played three incredible years of basketball. He fell head-over-heels in love with the sport and his family was delighted. That’s why it was a natural fit to raise funds for a disease close to their hearts. Josh’s journey with arthritis began at a young age. Diagnosed with polyarticular
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Dr. Catherine Cook joins Arthritis Society Canada as National Indigenous Advisor
TORONTO – Arthritis Society Canada is excited to welcome Dr. Catherine Cook as its first-ever National Indigenous Advisor. Dr. Cook’s clinical and academic background will be instrumental in guiding the Arthritis Action Plan – a nationwide strategy to revolutionize health outcomes and quality of life for people living with arthritis. “We are so thrilled to. . .
Arthritis Society Canada sets the fashion industry ablaze with Fashion on Fire
This past Wednesday, Arthritis Society Canada hosted more than 450 guests at its third annual Fashion on Fire in Toronto, shining a light on the crucial need for more adaptive clothing in mainstream fashion and changing the narrative about the devastating effects of arthritis, a chronic and incurable disease. Emceed by TV host and on-air. . .
Arthritis Society Canada launches campaign to address surgical backlogs
TORONTO – Arthritis Society Canada launched its advocacy campaign, The Wait, today, pressing all levels of government to work together and create a pan-Canadian strategy to end the crisis of surgical backlogs across the country. Over 99 percent of knee and 70 percent of hip replacement surgeries are related to arthritis and a third of. . .
An evening of glamour, inspiration and awareness in Vancouver
Arthritis Fire Ball Vancouver Ignites Change with Gala Supporting Women and Children Unified in their mission to end the agony of arthritis, Arthritis Fire Ball Vancouver brought together a sold-out crowd of philanthropists and sponsors this past weekend. Together, they rallied to raise funds and awareness for over six million people across Canada living with. . .
Statement from our President and CEO on the Federal Budget, 2024
In the federal budget released today, we were pleased to see the government’s commitment to research and national pharmacare. This focus is mission critical for people with arthritis who require multiple different approaches to new and emerging treatments and affordable drug coverage. Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in Canada, affecting 6 million people. . .
A mother’s journey from agony to advocacy
The mother of an eight-year-old might hope to hear that her child excels in math or science. Perhaps she’d like to know that her child is a sports star or well-regarded by her peers. Instead, Dina Chan was told in 2019 that her daughter Jayna might only have two years left to live due to
Arthritis Society Canada and Creative Destruction Lab partner to accelerate arthritis innovations
TORONTO – Arthritis Society Canada and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management are creating transformative opportunities for trailblazing innovators to accelerate and scale solutions for individuals living with arthritis. Entrepreneurs across Canada with cutting-edge ideas and products will be identified by CDL and Arthritis Society Canada and provided. . .
Arthritis Society Canada’s statement in response to Ontario Government’s announcement re: specialized surgical centres
Finding and implementing solutions to reduce wait times for joint replacement surgery is a top priority for Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis is the leading cause of joint replacement surgery, including 99% of knee and over 70% of hip replacements. Too many Ontarians are waiting longer than recommended times for life-changing joint replacement surgery. Living for. . .
