While Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is typically known for historic events such as the birthplace of our nation’s Declaration of Independence and Constitution, it was also the site of the second of two National Juvenile Arthritis Conferences. In historic fashion, the Arthritis Foundation welcomed over 1,000morechildren and their families to the East conference, bringing the total number of attendees in 2016 to over 2,000 – the highest numbers to date! Continue readingJA Conference East Touches Lives of Over 1,000 Families Living With Juvenile Arthritis→
From the San Francisco bay to the shores of Boston, Massachusetts, over 1,000 children and their families, young adults and health care professionals descended upon the desert of Phoenix, Arizona for the 32ndAnnual NationalJuvenile Arthritis Conference. The first of two JA Conferences this year hosted by the Arthritis Foundation brought together first time attendees and veteran families who have returned to the annual conference. Continue reading2016 Juvenile Arthritis Conference West a Success!→
Every day we come across kids and their families who are stronger than arthritis. We hear about their accomplishments, whether it is smiling through soreness, or receiving the game ball from a well-pitched baseball game. Earlier this year we came across a photo of two bright eyed, smiling faces enjoying their time together at a previousJA Conference. Continue readingStronger Than JA: Strength In Numbers→
On two long weekends in July and August, families will descend on the desert in Phoenix, Arizona and the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the2016 National Juvenile Arthritis Conferences. The JA Conference is an unforgettable annual family event, where more than 2,000 kids, teens, young adults, siblings, parents and caretakers come together to meet, learn and play.
Stay Connected!
Visit and bookmark ourThings You Should Knowpage, where information about the JA Conference will be updated!
Learn more and sign up for the inauguralParent Buddy Program, where families that are new to the conference will be paired up with veteran families.
Get in the spirit by participating in Conference Theme days! Learn more about what to pack to represent your home state and Walk to Cure Arthritis or Jingle Bell Run team!
Save time on Opening Night by filling out consent forms for your children or teens.
Every day we are constantly in awe of the children, siblings, parents, families and caregivers we meet, who face and overcome the everyday challenges of living with arthritis. It’s never one thing in particular, and individually or collectively, we can celebrate these victories. Continue readingWe Want to Know How You Are #StrongerThanJA!→
关节炎并不能定义我们。我们比关节炎更强大——我们不会让它改变我们的生活，改变我们的未来，改变我们的道路。我们比关节炎更聪明，更勇敢。And we are thrilled to announce the 2016 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference theme:Stronger Than Arthritis.
At each of the Arthritis Foundation’s NationalJuvenile Arthritis Conference, we meet children and their families that are participating in the conference for the first time. Different milestones are achieved – whether it’s meeting another family with the same diagnosis or seeing their kids play all day. Along with our veteran returning families, this makes for a truly amazing experience for all in attendance.
2015 Thank You Recap Video
In 2015, we received hundreds of thank you cards, notes and pictures from conference kids and their families. And while we are graciously humbled by their gratitude, these words continue to drive and inspire us here at the Arthritis Foundation more each year.
