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July Is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Kids get arthritis, too!  Thank you for supporting the Arthritis Foundation and the hundreds of thousands of children and their families living with juvenile arthritis in the U.S. 
 
Many people don’t realize that kids as young as a few months old can be diagnosed with arthritis, and the effects of the disease can be devastating. Groundbreaking research and treatments funded by the Arthritis Foundation mean health care providers have multiple options for JA treatment and support, and research continues for new and better ways to manage the disease. 
 
Throughout July, we’re inviting our JA community to Show and Tell their juvenile arthritis stories through words, photos or video focused on a series of inspiring words.  We’ll share those stories back, linked to specialized resources, information and support for kids with JA from the Arthritis Foundation.
 
We invite you to join us, letting your community know that kids get arthritis, too, and no one living with juvenile arthritis needs to go it alone. The Arthritis Foundation is here to help.

Help Us Spread the Word 

Follow these four easy steps to partner with us in promoting JA Awareness Month in July: 
 
Step 1:  Download social media messages using the button below to post for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter).  Use them as written or customize to your organization’s needs.
 
Step 2:   Download corresponding social media images below, sized for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
 
Step 3:  Create and post to your social media channels to help tell the world that Kids Get Arthritis, Too!®
 
Step 4:  Download Zoom backgrounds below to show your support of our JA community in meetings throughout July.

Download Social Messages

Additional JA Resources

Use these resources to raise awareness that kids get arthritis, too, and show solidarity with the Arthritis Foundation and the juvenile arthritis community.

• Learn about juvenile arthritis and its effects.
• Support, programs and resources for families and caregivers.
• ​Conquering Childhood Arthritis
• Arthritis Foundation research partnership with the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
• JA Talks Podcast Series
• Stories of Yes: Inspiration and support from our JA community 
  • Stella Parks doesn’t let JA stop her.
  • Grady Whiteford found community at JA Camp.
  • Macy Coad empowers others through advocacy. 
  • The Ludlow-Griffith Foundation provided support for Montana’s first pediatric rheumatologist through an Arthritis Foundation fellowship.