Juvenile Arthritis
Northern California Chapter Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Programs
 | The Advocacy & Kids' Summit is YOUR chance to tell Congress about the needs of 46 million adults and 300,000 kids with arthritis. Join fellow advocates in Washington, D.C., and learn how to advocate on Capitol Hill. Meet with your Members of Congress or their staff to educate them about the impact of arthritis. Everyone is invited to participate! The Summit will be held March 3-10, 2010. Register for the Summit. |
 | Attend Juvenile Arthritis Family Education Day in April The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter sponsors Juvenile Arthritis Family Education Day every year in the Spring. In 2010 the event will be held on Saturday, April 17, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Robert Livermore Community Center located at 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550. Click here to download the registration form or contact Emma Davis, Community Programs Manager at 415-356-5488 or by e-mail at edavis@arthritis.org |
 | Kids Get Arthritis Too The Arthritis Foundation serves the special needs of children and youth with childhood rheumatic diseases and their families. The Arthritis Foundation provides information and support through educational and social programs. Click here to learn more.
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 | Arthritis Medical Specialists for Children There are several pediatric rheumatologists practicing within the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter's service area. For more information, contact our chapter office. |
 | Participate in JA's National Conference in July The 2010 Juvenile Arthritis National Conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this summer, July 29-August 1, at the Philadelphia Marriot Downtown Hotel! Don't miss the opportunity to meet and network with other families affected by JA and to hear the latest information about care, treatment, educational rights, and more. Families of children affected by JA as well as friends and caregivers are invited to this annual gathering. There will be something for everyone! Limited scholarships will be available. For more information, contact Emma Davis at 415-356-5488 or edavis@arthritis.org.
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 | Camp Milagros is a Summer Camp for Kids with JA Every summer, the Northern California Chapter sponsors Camp Milagros, a five day/four night (newly extended) summer camp for children, ages 8-13, affected by juvenile arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. This year's camp will be held at Valley of the Moon Camp in Glen Ellen from Wednesday, August 4 at Noon to Sunday, August 8 at Noon. Applications can be requested starting March 5, 2010 and are due back no later than June 11, 2010. To request an application, please contact Emma Davis at 415-356-5488 or edavis@arthritis.org
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 | Northern CA's third JA Teen Retreat will be held in SF The Northern California Chapter's JA Teen Retreat will be held from October 22 at 5:00 pm thru October 24 at 4:00 pm in Sausalito at Headlands Institute. We will also be taking a trip into San Francisco on Saturday of the retreat. If you are a teen with JA, don't miss this! |
 | Pen Pal Program The Arthritis Foundation Pen Pal Program provides the opportunity for children with juvenile arthritis or a related condition to make a new friend and share feelings and experiences. Children sign up by filling out a questionaire and are assigned a pen pal with similar interests. They might even get to write to a pen pal out of state! Back to Northern California Chapter main page
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