Backpack Request | Arthritis Society Canada

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Launched in March 2013, Arthritis Society Canada’s Childhood Arthritis Backpack Program delivers a backpack filled with information and tools to families of children ages 4-12 who have been newly diagnosed with arthritis or another rheumatic disease, helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Eligibility

Children between the ages of 4-12, who have arthritis or another rheumatic disease diagnosis, are eligibile to receive one backpack.

Ergonomic design & resources

The backpack was selected based on the recommended guidelines of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation, and has been reviewed by a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist. Each backpack has broad straps, padding, and waist support to minimize strain on the vulnerable joints of young people with arthritis.

Each backpack includes:

an instructional video for parents and caregivers about how to fit, pack, and safely wear the backpack
an awareness video for teachers
a plush animal with a removable warming and cooling pack to ease sore joints
a family informational resource about helping young people live well with arthritis
pencil grips and zipper pulls
an award-winning children’s book that explains chronic pain
an illustrated booklet that shares the experiences of other children living with arthritis

Request your backpack

Please fill out the shipping request form below to request your backpack. It can take up to 4-6 weeks for families to receive their backpacks after submitting their request form. If you have questions about the program, please email backpack@arthritis.ca.

First Name of Parent:

Last Name of Parent:

Name of Child:

Age of Child:

Pronoun of Child:

If other, please use these pronouns for me:

If your child is under the age of 8, please select your backpack design preference:

Option 1: Unicorn
Option 2: Camo Rex

Preferred Language:

English
French

Street Address:

Apartment #:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Phone Number:

Phone Type:

Email:

Referring Rheumatologist:

Arthritis Society Canada’s Club Sunrise offers free, year-round, virtual programming (e.g., cooking classes, paint nights, etc.) for children and youth ages 5-17 living with arthritis and their families. Is your child a Club Sunrise member?:

Yes
No. I will register my child for Club Sunrise.
No. I am not interested in registering my child for Club Sunrise.

I would like to join Arthritis Society Canada’s mailing list to receive updates on childhood arthritis programming, research developments and advocacy initiatives.

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