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Before the week is out, we wanted to congratulate Anne-Lise and Lindsay on last weekend's incredible achievements. Both Anne-Lise and Lindsay are undertaking multiple challenges as part of their fundraising for Juvenile Arthritis Research. Thank you and well done on your achievements. #ThinkJIA #JIA
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
Potřebuje větší kolo, ale než se k tomu dostaneme, staré na první výlet stačilo. Kolo je jeden z jeho povolených a doporučených pohybů k #JIA.
Vycházkové tempo pro maminku, sportovní pro dítě 😃
Radost dítěte z výletu k nezaplacení ❤️
#BicycleAngel
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Nejíst by u nás dost pomohlo na jiný věci 🙈
Nejela bych, počkala bych do pondělí, ale tchyně (zdr.sestra) doporučila vzhledem k #JIA jet. Během 20 minut z 37.6 -> 38.7 🙈
Stále čekáme, klasika.
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
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
This week is #ChildrensMentalHeathWeek and this year's theme is "This is My Place." If you are feeling isolated and alone with #JIA, please know that we are here as "your place" for your family and your children to belong as part of the JAR community.
#JuvenileArthritis #ThinkJIA #arthritis
We are really excited to let you know that our #JAMJAR website and JAM JAR Toolkit for 2026 are now available!
Find it at www.jarproject.org/jamjar for everything you need to know to help raise awareness for #JuvenileArthritis Month in March.
#JIA #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #ThinkJIA
Thank you to everyone who attended our latest ParentZoom session on Wednesday. It was great to see our regulars as well as welcoming some new faces.
We run these much-needed sessions quarterly. Please keep an eye out on social media and our e-news to hear about future sessions.
#ThinkJIA #JIA
Here is two year old Betty receiving her Little Box of Hope support pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research. Her mum told us that "she loves the finger puppet and the info has been really helpful. I had never heard of JIA before and it’s all been a lot to take in. Thank you."
#JIA #JuvenileArthritis
"Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), often referred to by doctors today as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a type of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than six weeks in a child aged 16 or younger.
#JRA #JIA #CYSHCN
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If you're in Kent (or can get to Kent) and have a child with #JIA, please do sign up to join us for an Indoor Climbing session at Clip n Climb in Tonbridge on Sunday 8th March 2026. Full details and to sign up, please see www.jarproject.org/event
Reminder: last chance to sign up to our next ParentZoom session for parents/carers of those with #JIA.
Full details and sign-up form is at www.jarproject.org/join
Sign up will close soon to allow our volunteers to prepare for the session.
Anne-Lise is wearing her awesome "My daughter is a JIA warrior" t-shirt from the JAR shop as she continues her epic fundraising. It is free UK P&P in the JAR shop this weekend.
Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop
Free UK P&P ends at midnight Sunday.
#JIA #JuvenileArthritis #ThinkJIA
We have an absolute wealth of resources to support children and young people in #education. Our #School Toolkit can be downloaded at www.jarproject.org/schools Education settings in the UK can also request their own paper copy. #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #ThinkJIA #Schools #Teachers #Teaching #poetry
We're ALL getting ready for #Juvenile #Arthritis Month in March including the JAR #cat who seems to be telling us that he can't wait to raise awareness of #JIA throughout the whole month. More information about #JAMJAR (Juvenile Arthritis Month by Juvenile Arthritis Research) coming soon!
#ThinkJIA
