Rocky Mountain Chapter
Juvenile Arthritis
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Juvenile arthritis(JA) refers to any form of arthritis or arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age. Approximately 294,000 children under the age of 18 are affected by pediatric arthritis and rheumatologic conditions. Read below to see how the Arthritis Foundation is reaching out to these children and their families.
July 26th: JA Family Day: Day of Champions
Our 2nd Annual JA Family Day will be hosted at The Children's Hospital from 10am-2pm. Adults will learn about diseases and drugs from a panel of guest speakers. Kids of all ages will be engaged in fun activities to meet other kids with JA and their siblings and friends! Parents and kids will be invited to breakout sessions for a more intimate setting. RSVP IS REQUIRED!! For more information, please call Isabelle Stohler at (800) 475-6447 x 235. (Note: $15 suggested donation per family. Scholarships available upon request.)
Camp Limberlimbs
Join us for Olympic fun at Camp Limberlimbs, September 12-14, 2008. This year's activities and programs will feature an Olympic theme. Children from pre-school age to high school age are welcome. To register, please contact Carrie at 406.239-2664 or email her. The registration deadline is August 1!
Read the latest about Raising a Child With Arthritis
From the authors of the newsletter Kids Get Arthritis Too is a brand-new edition of Raising A Child With Arthritis. Cutting through the medical textbook jargon, this book covers how to understand disease types, treatment and research, financial concerns, school challenges and more. Personal stories sharing personal triumph and tips for success are peppered throughout. The appendix includes helpful worksheets, charts and a list of additional resources. Order in the Arthritis Foundation online store or by calling 800-283-7800.
Learn about the latest in JA research
The Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) is a national organization of pediatric rheumatologists who have joined together to answer critical clinical research questions. Read about their studies.
Interim Report of the TREAT Study
Predictors of Atherosclerosis in Pediatric Lupus
Pediatric Wegener’s Granulomatosis: Preliminary Data
Associations Between Race and Clinical Features of Lupus
2008 Events
Would you like to meet other kids and families who are affected by Juvenile Arthritis? We have educational and social events (listed below) throughout the year to help connect you to others just like you! If you have any further questions, or would like to be added to our email list for announcements of upcoming events, please contact Isabelle Stohler at istohler@arthritis.org or 800-475-6447 x235.
October 26: Arthritis Isn’t Scary
We had so much fun at the 25th Annual Estes Park JA Camp!
Kids Get Arthritis Too is a free publication from the Arthritis Foundation, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Amgen, Inc. If you'd like to get this publication delivered to your house, please contact Isabelle Stohler at istohler@arthritis.org or (800) 475-6447 x235. Looking for the Sept/Oct Kids Get Arthritis Too Newsletter online? Click here!
2009 Arthritis Walk Calendar
Each year we hold an art contest asking kids under 18 years of age that have arthritis to draw an original picture for a chance to be in the Arthritis Walk calendar. The drawings in the 2009 calendar reflect the theme: Let's Move Together. Walk. Bark. & Roll. If you would like to order a calendar, visit Arthritis Foundation Online Store or call 800-283-7800.
