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Thursday, July 18 |Arthritis Foundation

Houston Kicks Off the 2019 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference Today!

Houston Kicks Off the 2019 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference Today!

Over 800 kids, teens, young adults and their families from across the country are landing in Houston, Texas, for the first of two NationalJuvenile Arthritis (JA) Conferencesthe Arthritis Foundation is hosting this year. This week’s conference will kick off our 35th annual gathering of JA families duringJA Awareness Month, and offers a variety of events and informational program tracks focused on education, connecting with others and fun.Continue readingHouston Kicks Off the 2019 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference Today!→

Friday, April 12 |Arthritis Foundation

Coming Soon to a City Near You: The 35th Annual National Juvenile Arthritis Conference

IN A WORLD… where everyday kids become WARRIORS and battle arthritis as the JA League!

All kids and young adults with juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are heroes —members of ourJA League. Every day, these Warriors battle the challenges that try to hold them back. But in the end, WE WIN! Don’t miss the latest, greatest blockbuster, starring YOU — connecting with other JA superstars.Continue readingComing Soon to a City Near You: The 35th Annual National Juvenile Arthritis Conference→

Monday, February 4 |Arthritis Foundation

生活是的!Connect for JA Parents: Q&A with Jessica Ward, JA Parent Facilitator

In 2018, the Arthritis Foundation launched its Live Yes! Connect pilot program for parents of children living with juvenile arthritis and other childhood rheumatic disease. In addition to providing emotional and social support, the program offers educational resources and seminars to help parents improve the quality of life for their children. Jessica Ward, whose 11-year-old daughter Mercy was diagnosed with JA at age 4, is the sole parent facilitator for the JA parent group in Columbus, Ohio. We chatted with her to hear her insights about the parent group, including benefits, future plans and the best ways to get involved.Continue reading生活是的!Connect for JA Parents: Q&A with Jessica Ward, JA Parent Facilitator→

2018 juvenile arthritis conference
Thursday, August 2 |Arthritis Foundation

JA Conference Washington, DC – Kickoff

华盛顿特区的超级英雄——2018年全国青少年关节炎会议今天开始!

Nearly 900 superheroes – kids, teens, young adults and their families – from across the country, have been seen banding together in Washington DC!

DC serves as the second location of the Arthritis Foundation’s signature National Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Conference. The JA Conference is a unique opportunity for families, kids, teens and young adults affected by JA and other rheumatic diseases to connect with others and spend the weekend networking, learning, sharing tips and forming friendships.

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2018 juvenile arthritis conference
Thursday, March 1 |Arthritis Foundation

Calling All Superheroes! 2018 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference Registration is Now Open!

Leaping tall buildings may not be what we actually do but overcoming the daily challenges ofjuvenile arthritistakes a SUPER kid. By learning how to overcome obstacles and connecting with others, families use their super powers to fight arthritis.

每天有30多万名儿童、青少年、年轻人及其家庭每天都要忍受幼年关节炎和相关的儿童风湿病带来的痛苦。关节炎基金会在这里通过支持、教育和建立联系来增强我们的孩子、青少年、年轻人和他们的家庭的能力。我们决心一起战胜JA。我们一起对抗关节炎是不可阻挡的。

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2017 JA Conference Highlights
Thursday, August 17 |Arthritis Foundation

Indianapolis Closes Out the 33rd Annual National Juvenile Arthritis Conference

Over the weekend, Indianapolis, Indiana played host to the second location of the two2017 National Juvenile Arthritis Conferences. The Arthritis Foundation welcomed almost 1,000 kids, teens, young adults and their families to an exciting and spirited weekend of education, networking and fun.

关节炎基金会连续第二年举办了两场军人大会，为全国更多受军人病及相关儿童风湿病影响的儿童、家庭和年轻人提供服务，同时也欢迎退伍军人家庭回国。超过60%的来自美国39个州、波多黎各和加拿大的印第安纳波利斯与会者第一次参加JA会议。

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2017 JA Conference Highlights
Thursday, August 10 |Arthritis Foundation

The 2017 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference Indianapolis Gets the Green Light Today!

Today, almost 1,000 kids, teens, young adults and their families from across the country are joining together in the Hoosier state for the second of two nationalJuvenile Arthritis (JA) Conferencesthe Arthritis Foundation is hosting this year. The JA Conference is a unique opportunity to connect families, kids, teens and young adults affected by JA and related childhood rheumatic diseases who spend the weekend networking, learning, sharing tips and forming bonds that can last a lifetime.

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Juvenile Arthritis Conference Teen Panel
Wednesday, October 5 |Arthritis Foundation

JA Conference Teens Shares Stories of Being Stronger Than Arthritis

What makes you stronger than arthritis? We asked this question to the kids, siblings, parents and caregivers that attended this year’s NationalJuvenile Arthritis Conference今年夏天。We know thatanyvictory is worth celebrating, whether it is being able to tie your shoes in the morning or walking the Walk to Cure Arthritis course. Sometimes it’s not a physical feat that is accomplished, but being able to attend school more or finding a new passion for music and art.
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