Juvenile Arthritis Research

For Juvenile Arthritis Month, we caught up with Fatima's mum, Samia, to talk about their #JIA journey...

"Fatimah was diagnosed when she was in Year Two. It took about 1 to 2 months from seeing our GP to diagnosis."

Find out more about our support for JIA families at www.jarproject.org/hope

Many people have never heard of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis when their child is first diagnosed. So what exactly is JIA?

You can find out more about the signs and symptoms of JIA on our #ThinkJIA campaign site at www.thinkJIA.org and watch a video on the 'About JIA' page at www.jarproject.org

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended our most recent in-person event in Kent yesterday. It was wonderful to catch up with old friends and meet new faces too.

The children had an amazing time climbing with one child excitedly telling us that "this is the best JAR event ever!"
#ThinkJIA

8th March is International Women's Day! A day to celebrate the inspirational women in our lives. We've met and worked with many inspirational women and today we wanted to take a moment to celebrate three incredible women who have been part of JAR's journey. Read more on IG/FB
#IWD #IWD2026 #JIA

It's Juvenile Arthritis Month and it's been amazing seeing what you have all been doing.
Today we're giving a shout-out to Hayley, Eleanor and Luke as they continue their challenge for Juvenile Arthritis Month.

Good luck and thank you for your support!

www.justgiving.com/page/johnson...

Over the coming days and weeks, we'll be sharing some more opportunities to get involved in research through our #JIA VIP Research panel.

So if you haven't already signed up, you can join the 280 families who are already part of the panel at www.jarproject.org/vip/families
#PPIE

We've loved hearing about all your adventures for World Book Day. We heard about someone going to school as a rheumatology nurse and taking their copy of Kipo with them. And Frasier actually dressed up as Kipo for World Book Day. Well done Frasier! Hope you had a super World Book Day!
#WBD #WBD2026

It's #WorldBookDay - yay!
Here at JAR, we love books. Every child receiving one of our Little Box of Hope packs receives a free book from us.
We've also had some fantastic books created and sold to raise funds for our vital work.
And how about a read-a-thon for #JAMJAR?
www.jarproject.org/jamjar

As well as being Juvenile Arthritis Month, March is also Autoimmune Awareness month which ties in very well for raising awareness of JIA because #JIA is an autoimmune condition. We are proud to be part of the Connect Immune Research Partnership.

#Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneAwareness #ThinkJIA #JAMJAR

It is March! And that means it is Juvenile Arthritis Month! After an incredible inaugural year last March, #JAMJAR is back and it's set to be even bigger and better.

Don't forget to download your free JAM JAR toolkit and get involved! www.jarproject.org/jamjar

#Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneAwareness

With freepost weekend in the JAR shop until midnight Sunday, it is the perfect chance to stock up on your awareness-raising items. We have a range of WORD day clothing and our "I'm not too young for arthritis" range too.

Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop
#ethicalClothing #arthritisAwareness #JIA

“It’s Rare Disease Day!” with the Rare Disease Day hand logo and the website” The background is a blue and purple gradient.

🌍 It’s #RareDiseaseDay 2026! 💜

Today we stand with the 300 million people living with a rare disease. Together, we’re showing our colours, raising awareness, and inspiring change by talking about what equity means to us.

👉 Read more: https://go.rarediseaseday.org/NEWS

🦋 #Lupus is a #RareDisease that affects nearly 500,000 people in Europe and over 5 million people in the world.

‼️However, lupus affects not only patients but also their loved ones. Let's raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis

#RareDiseaseDay #ShareYourColours

28th February is #RareDiseaseDay. Today we stand with all those who have a rare disease. In total, that adds up to over 300 million people globally.

JIA is made up of different subtypes and each subtype of #JIA is rare.
#ThinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo
@rarediseaseday.bsky.social

We'd like to wish Gemma and Lorna heaps of luck for the Southwold half-marathon this weekend. Gemma's daughter Amelie was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis when she was 5 years old.

You can read more on Gemma and Lorna's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/team/gemmaan...

Sam is nearly at the half way point of her epic challenge to run 12 marathons in 12 months in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research.
Last weekend, she took part in her 5th marathon in her 12 month challenge; Northumberland
Find Sam's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/sams-12...
#ThinkJIA

Meet our amazing Joint Voices team of young people who will be hosting our #JAMJAR webinar on Tuesday 10th March featuring racing driver Daniella Sutton. Suruthi, Kyle, Heather, and Caelan are ready to welcome you to an evening of insight into life with JIA. Sign up now at www.jarproject.org/webinar

Large purple branded golf umbrella which raises awareness that children get arthritis too.

Congratulations to IQRA academy who are one of our recent winners of our 'money can't buy' awareness-raising golf umbrellas.
By completing the survey after receiving one of our School toolkits, they were entered into a prize draw to win one of our amazing umbrellas.
www.jarproject.org/schools

Get involved in Juvenile Arthritis Month in March (#JAMJAR) to raise awareness and make a difference for those living with #JIA
Download your free JAM JAR toolkit at www.jarproject.org/jamjar

#autoimmuneAwareness #JIA #thinkjia #RareDisease
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Mathew will be running the #Battersea Park Half Marathon in March to raise vital funds for Juvenile Arthritis Research. Mathew's daughter Florence was diagnosed with #JIA when she was just 15 months old.

You can find Mathew's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/mathew-...

#ThinkJIA

Sam is running her 5th of 12 marathons in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research. This weekend she'll be running the Northumberland #marathon ending at the beautiful backdrop of Bamburgh Castle.
Good luck Sam!
Read more about her challenge on her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/sams-12...

Our #JAMJAR Toolkit will be landing on doorsteps any day now!
March is Juvenile Arthritis Month in the UK to raise awareness of #JIA.
Additional copies can be downloaded from our website at www.jarproject.org/jamjar
Together, let's get jammy for JAR! #NotTooYoungForArthritis #ThinkJIA #arthritis

We're delighted to announce that we've been awarded tnlcommunityfund.org.uk funding of £16,995 towards our vital work in supporting families affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. We'd like to thank #NationalLottery players who have made this possible.
#JIA #ThinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo

"It kind of turns your life upside down." 12 year-old Ethan and mum Jade, who are incredibly valued members of our #JIA community were interviewed by BBC Radio Devon's John Acres about life with JIA.
You can listen to the interview now at bbc.in/3ZIa4SM
#ThinkJIA #NotTooYoungForArthritis #arthritis

We'd like to say a huge well done to Lindsay who completed the #Seville #marathon at the weekend in support of Juvenile Arthritis Research.

Find out more about why Lindsay is supporting Juvenile Arthritis Research on her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/lindsay...

#JIA #ThinkJIA

This Valentine's Day, we are filled with gratitude for our amazing fundraisers, without whom Juvenile Arthritis Research simply wouldn't exist.

Here are just some of the amazing people who have fundraised to support our work and we are so grateful to you all. Thank you!

#ValentinesDay #JIA

Good luck to Lindsay who will be running the Seville Marathon in support of JAR this weekend! The first of 3 epic challenges this year.

You can read more on Lindsay's Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/lindsay...

#JIA #ThinkJIA #AutoimmuneAwareness #arthritis #ArthritisAwareness

Daisie's mum was randomly selected as one of our most recent winners for providing feedback and Daisie chose the "Bravery" t-shirt from the JAR shop as her prize. Here she is looking absolutely super in her new T-shirt!

Congratulations!

This design and lots of others at www.jarproject.org/shop

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: An interview with Calleigh Pritchett

"Knowing the odds my parents were given when I was first diagnosed, I feel incredibly grateful to be able to do the things I love today."

www.jarproject.org/news/2026/id...
#IDWGS #IDWGS26 #JIA #ThinkJIA #SJIA

ONE MONTH TO GO! As part of our Juvenile Arthritis Month (#JAMJAR) activities, we'll be running a very special webinar with racing driver Daniella Sutton. The session with take a Q&A format and is sure to inspire.

You can sign up now at www.jarproject.org/webinar
#ThinkJIA #autoimmunity #JIA