Juvenile Arthritis
The Power of 1 - The Voice of Many
2010 Advocacy & Kids' Summit
March 1-3, 2010, Washington, DC
The Advocacy & Kids' Summit is YOUR chance to tell Congress about the needs of adults and kids with arthritis. You will meet personally with your Members of Congress and their staff to share your personal story of living with arthritis and how it impacts your life. Everyone is invited!
Activity sessions are specifically created for kids who are currently in kindergarten through eighth grade. Kids in ninth through twelfth grades attend the training sessions with their parent(s). All kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who also registers for the Advocacy Summit.
You can find detailed information about the Advocacy & Kids' Summit and register by visiting the Summit page.
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JA Alliance - Your Home for Juvenile Arthritis Information
The JA Alliance (Juvenile Arthritis Alliance) is a virtual community connected through the Arthritis Foundation Web Site.
Juvenile Arthritis Resources - College Scholarships
JA scholarship resources are available.
UCB, Inc., is once again awarding 31 scholarships to people diagnosed with RA and their immediate family members who are seeking an associate's, undergraduate or graduate, or who are enrolled in a trade school educational program. The deadline to submit applications is March 19, 2010. for more information about the program or to download an application, visit: http://www.reachbeyondra.com/scholarship/
Arthritis Walk 2011 Calendar Art Contest
The Arthritis Walk National Volunteer Committee is conducting its annual Arthritis Walk 2011 Calendar Art Contest. Pictures drawn by kids with arthritis will be placed in the 2011 Arthritis Walk Calendar. Volunteers will choose a winning picture for the calendar cover. The winner of the contest and all other artists will be notified by the Arthritis Foundation National Office; calendars will be available for purchase at the JA conference and through www.arthritis.org.
Contest Details:
- The theme is "Movement is the Best Medicine - Let's Move Together"
- The drawing must fit on a standard 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper
- Any child under the age of 18, living with arthritis, is eligible to enter
- Please include your name, age, address, phone number, photo, and bio with your drawing
- All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2010
- Send your entry to: Arthritis Walk Art Contest, Attn: Jen Cobb, Arthritis Foundation, 1330 West Peachtree Street, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30309
- For more information about the art contest, you can email Jen at jcobb@arthritis.org
Give us your contact information and allow us to mail or e-mail you our Resource Letter, which includes the latest JA news, programs, and activities. Fill out the Contact Form.
Kids Get Arthritis Too Newsletter
Sign up for Kids Get Arthritis Too, a FREE, bi-monthly newsletter.
JA Pen Pals
Children will be paired up with another girl or boy with arthritis. Fill out the registration form and fax it to (312) 372-2081 or mail to 29 East Madison, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602.
Video - Understanding Youth Arthritis
Dr. Nora Singer of University Hospitals Case Medical Center outlines the expectations of young people with arthritis. View the Video on Youth Arthritis.
