Juvenile Arthritis Research

This week Polly's dad, Shaun is taking on the challenge of running 10k in the Chase the moon run at the Olympic park. Joined by Polly's uncle, Rob, they have both smashed their fundraising goals and already raised over £1,500 between them.

Good luck to you both!
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Just one week to go until our "Racing for a cure for JIA" event. We can't wait to meet everyone who has booked in. Those attending should have received emails from our volunteer Katherine confirming arrangements.
We're incredibly grateful to @NationwideUK.bsky.social - the key funder for this event

It's free UK P&P in the JAR shop this weekend until midnight Sunday.

We have so many incredible designs created by those with JIA and chronic conditions. Here are just a few. Do you have a favourite?

Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop

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Today is #NationalPoetryDay and we wanted to use the opportunity to share about two amazing poetry books.

"Chronically Coping" can be purchased at www.jarproject.org/kyle and "Sky Surfing" can be purchased at dirigibleballoon.org/shopwith proceeds supporting our vital work.

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Here's 5 year old Theo receiving his Little Box of Hope pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research.

His mum told us:
"Thank you so much for our Little Box of Hope, Theo was as excited about it as we were!.. This box of Hope has given Hope to us all..."
www.jarproject.org/hope
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We'll be at the #RCGPAC next week in #Newport raising awareness of childhood #arthritis.
We know that delays in diagnosis are sometimes due to a lack of awareness amongst GPs of #JIA

We've been improving that with our dedicated #ThinkJIA awareness campaign and website at www.thinkjia.org

Here is 6 year old Ellie-mai receiving her Little Box of Hope pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research. We often hear from parents and carers about what a difference it makes to a child to know that they aren't alone and to learn more about their condition in a child-friendly way.
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Absolutely fantastic! And super choice of song too - one of our current favourites. We're bringing together families in the UK affected by JIA in 3 weeks time for an event so hoping it will be a fantastic experience for them too.

For #TalkLikeAPirate day an illustration I did for 'My Dad's A Pirate' by Jack Wheeler for 'Sky Surfing: Excellent Adventures in a Poetry Balloon' compiled by Jonathan Humble all proceeds going to @jarproject.bsky.social
www.jarproject.org/news/2025/sk...

Good luck to the Barclays Business Thames Valley Team who are doing a walking marathon this week in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research who they have chosen as their team charity for 2025.

You can read more on their Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/team/bb-tham...

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LAST CHANCE to sign up for our new young people's group for those aged 18-30 which starts next Tuesday.

The first meeting for Joint Voices is happening online on Tuesday 23 September from 7pm so if you are aged 18 to 30 and have a diagnosis of JIA, do sign up now at www.jarproject.org/jointvoices

We love seeing photos of children and young people receiving our Little Box of Hope support packs. They've been designed by those with JIA to contain lots of helpful information for those who are newly diagnosed with #JIA.
Find out more at www.jarproject.org/alittleboxofhope

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Esmé and Leo have been busy over the summer fundraising for Juvenile Arthritis Research. They made these fabulous bracelets and have raised over £50 towards our vital work. Thank you!
Inspired to fundraise for us? Request a free fundraising pack at www.jarproject.org/fundraising
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"Life is different, challenging, and sometimes painful, but it’s also taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of self-advocacy." 19 year old Jess shares her story on our website at www.jarproject.org/stories/jess

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This week is #RememberACharityWeek and we are so grateful to anyone considering leaving a gift, of any size, to Juvenile Arthritis Research.
You can request a copy of our new leaflet using the 'Contact Us' form on our website.
By remembering us in your will, you will have a lasting impact.
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One of the biggest sources of support for families when their child receives a diagnosis of JIA is receiving a Little Box of Hope pack that our volunteers put together and send out.
Here's 8 year old Leo receiving his box.

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This week is #RememberACharityWeek
Did you know that you can leave a gift in your will to support our vital work? You can help future generations of families affected by #JIA and help us get closer to a cure.
Please use the form on our website to find out more www.jarproject.org/contact-us
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Thanks to funding received from @nationwideuk.bsky.social we have been able to update and improve our #School Toolkit packs.
They can be requested by schools/education settings in the UK at www.jarproject.org/schools helping to improve the lives of those with #JIA

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Ellie is 11 years old and is friends with 3 year old Tobyn who has #JIA. Ellie is an incredible runner and wanted to do something to support Juvenile Arthritis Research so chose to run the Junior Great North Run last weekend to fundraise to support our vital work.

Well done Ellie!

We are excited to announce the launch of Joint Voices - designed to support and empower young adults (18 - 30) living with #JIA.
This young people’s group has been developed by young people with JIA for young people with JIA. Sign up at www.jarproject.org/jointvoices to join us for our 1st meeting!

A HUGE well done to Debbie and Dan who ran the Norwich 10k race yesterday to support Juvenile Arthritis Research. They've raised very close to £1,000 and you can read about why they have chosen to support Juvenile Arthritis Research on their JustGiving page at
www.justgiving.com/page/deborah...

We'd like to wish Deborah lots of luck for running the Norwich 10K today!

Deborah says:
"I am so grateful for all the support we have been given through the Juvenile Arthritis Research charity."

Read more of Deborah's story on her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/deborah...
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It's been incredible seeing so many people joining in the Juvenile Arthritis Research Bookshare initiative this summer - A way of raising awareness that children get #arthritis too whilst spreading a little joy by leaving a pre-loved book for someone to find.
Visit www.jarproject.org/bookshare
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We were sent copies of @krsilverstein.bsky.social excellent teen novel called 'Cursed' and have written a book review of it at www.jarproject.org/news/2025/cu...

Karol was diagnosed with JIA herself as a teenager and this novel is written from the point of view of a teenager with #JIA.

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It's certainly been the week for events with our own event nearly full.

We've also been asked to share information about this uveitis information day which is happening both online and in-person on 5th October.

Sign-up information is at uveitis2025.eventbrite.com

Join us in London on 12 October 2025 for an action-packed fun family event!
Sign-up is at www.jarproject.org/event
"Racing for a cure" #JIA event by Juvenile Arthritis Research is a ticketed event -admission is with tickets only. Age 7+ DMs not monitored - pls email katherine@jarproject.org with Qs

School's out for summer - but we are still here!
You'll notice that things may be a little quieter on our social channels this month, but please rest assured that our volunteers are still here working hard behind the scenes so that we can continue to be here when you most need us. #ThinkJIA #JIA

Starting now and until midnight on Sunday 3rd August, it's freepost weekend in the JAR teemill online clothing shop. We have many incredible designs created by those with #JIA and chronic conditions including this popular "I'm not to young for arthritis design."
Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop

It's been fantastic seeing the bookshare initiative take off with lots of you getting involved. We received this photo and message: "our children were so excited to find one of your books today. Thank you. We will be sure to spread awareness."

Visit www.jarproject.org/bookshare to find out more.

"University is hard especially when you have to balance JIA alongside it, but with accommodations and support I am determined to complete my degree."
Heather's story shows why improved awareness is vital - no-one should be on a 10 year journey to a JIA diagnosis.
www.jarproject.org/stories/heat...