Juvenile Arthritis
KIDS AND TEENS GET ARTHRITIS TOO!
The Arthritis Foundation's Kids' and Teens' program (KAT) s the Pacific Northwest Chapter's program for children and teens with juvenile rheumatic conditions and their families. Founded in 2001, the KAT program offers educational and social activities throughout the year as well as our annual summertime KAT-FISH Camp weekend.
2009 Arthritis Walk Calendar Contest Announced!
The Arthritis Walk National Volunteer Committee is excited to announce the beginning of our Arthritis Walk 2010 calendar art contest! As many of you are aware, each year we hold an art contest and ask kids with arthritis to draw an original picture for a chance to be in the Arthritis Walk calendar. After we receive all submissions, a panel of volunteers will choose a winning picture for the cover of the calendar as well as pictures for each month of the calendar. Winners of the contest will be announced at the JA conference this summer and calendars will be available for purchase at this time.
Details for this year’s calendar art contest are as follows:
Theme: “Let’s Move Together – Show us your moves”
Size: 8 ½”h x 11”w paper (standard sheet of paper)
Who: Any child living with arthritis under the age of 18 is eligible to enter.
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2009 and sent to the national office to the attention of Jen Cobb. Please make sure entrants include their name, age, address, phone number, photo and bio of the artist.
Download the Contest Flyer for more details!
News Articles:
"Sammamish's Seidel family battles juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - at home and afar" click here to read the article
KAT-FISH Camp 2009 - Let's Zap Arthritis!
Kids' and Teens' Families Investing Support and Hope - KAT-FISH - is a family camp weekend designed to strengthen families, develop new friendships and support, and have some FUN! A parent educational conference track is held along with age-appropriate kids and teens activities and fun family entertainment. Learn more about KAT-FISH Camp.
Kids And Teens Newsletter
To join the Kids And Teens E-Mail List, contact Annie Rehn (Alaska and Washington) or Liz Kelly (Oregon)
Kids And Teens Brochure - Arriving Online Soon!
Pen Pal Program Application Form - Arriving Online Soon!
To join the Kids and Teens Program, contact Annie Rehn at the Pacific Northwest Chapter Office. 206-547-2707 or 800-746-1821, ext. 101 or email arehn@arthritis.org
