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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
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!"
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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
Don't forget that our next ParentZoom session for parents and carers of those with JIA is happening in a weeks' time:
When: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 7pm
Where: Online
Sign up at www.jarproject.org/join
Adults with #JIA are also welcome to join the session too!
#ThinkJIA
This month, Juvenile Arthritis Research turned 8 years old. When we started back in 2018, we had no idea what the future held and just how much need there was for a #JIA charity who was able to make real impact and bring about change.
Read more on IG/FB.
#ThinkJIA #SmallCharityBigDifference
How fabulous is this photo of our mascot Kipo and all the little finger puppet versions of Kipo! You can find the Kipo story and lots of fun Kipo-themed activities on Kipo's Corner on our website at www.jarproject.org/kipo
#ThinkJIA #JIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo #JuvenileArthritis #JIAresearch #kipo
Here's two year old Theo receiving his Little Box of Hope support pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research.
These packs are sent free of charge (thanks to the kindness of our supporters) to families in the UK who have a child with #JIA
More at www.jarproject.org/hope
#ThinkJIA
We might not be the best at filming videos (hello strange background noise and a "short" video that ran for 11 minutes!) but our volunteers are being amazing at making a difference in the world of #JIA.
The full video can also be found on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/tqA-2vLo-YM
#ThinkJIA
Join us for our first event of 2026!
Our next ParentZoom session for parents and carers of those with #JIA is coming up next month.
When: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 7pm
Where: Online
Sign up at www.jarproject.org/join
#ThinkJIA #ArthritisAwareness #PaediatricRheumatology #arthritis
Here is 2-year-old Harper receiving her Little Box of Hope pack from #JuvenileArthritisResearch. Families describe our Little Box of Hope packs as a godsend.
These packs are available to those in the UK with a diagnosis of JIA. More at www.jarproject.org/hope
#ThinkJIA #JIA #arthritis #JA
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year - you matter more than you realise and have enabled us to be here to support those affected by #JIA when they most need it.
Season's greetings from all at Team JAR
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In our final "Little Box of Hope" themed post for this week, we are sharing a photo of Lilly receiving her pack.
Lilly's mum told us how much it made her smile and how she loves the Kipo finger puppet.
Every donation of any size makes a difference. www.jarproject.org/christmas
#JIA #ThinkJIA
