Good luck to Mathew who will be running in the Battersea Park Half Marathon this weekend.
We wish you the very best and thank you for all your support Mathew!
www.justgiving.com/page/mathew-...
#JAMJAR #JuvenileArthritisMonth #CharityRunner #ThinkJIA #JIA #Autoimmunity #NotTooYoungForArthritis
"Because JIA is an invisible illness, it can be an isolating disease. Not many people have it and not very many understand. That’s why the awareness raised by Juvenile Arthritis Research is so important."
Read Maisie's full story at www.jarproject.org/stories
#NotTooYoungForArthritis #ThinkJIA
As well as TV coverage this month, we've loved hearing the radio coverage about JIA too. A couple of weeks ago Elaine-Maree (mum to Skyla who has JIA) and Dr Eve Smith (a paediatric rheumatologist) featured on the Mornings show at BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002scym
#JIA #thinkJIA
'I didn't know kids could get arthritis until my daughter was diagnosed'
Last week, on WORD day itself, BBC Look North featured Samantha and her daughter Ella on the TV programme that day.
There is also an online BBC piece at www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy03ez7yk93o
#ThinkJIA #JIA #JAMJAR
A huge thanks to Polly, Oli and Sophia and Henry for sharing their posters and raising awareness of #JIA.
Our #NotTooYoungForArthritis poster can be downloaded at www.jarproject.org/jamjar
and siblings' posters can be found at www.jarproject.org/word so that siblings can get involved too.
#ThinkJIA
In preparation for the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge, Sam and Faye have been taking on training hikes including a 14 km hike at Marsden Moor. Laura is also hoping to join them on some of the shorter hikes.
Read more about Faye and Sam's challenge at
www.justgiving.com/page/faye-ba...
#JIA #thinkJIA
Today is WORD Day! (JIA). To find out how your school can support someone with JIA, check out our website. - www.wellatschool.org/conditions/juvenile-idio...
#thinkjia #juvenilearthritis #juvenilearthritisawareness #SENDFamilies #chronicconditions #hiddenillness #bones #EduSky
It's here! Today is WORD day (World yOung Rheumatic Diseases day). It is the biggest single day in the global calendar to raise awareness that children and young people get rheumatic conditions too. #NotTooYoungForArthritis #WORDday #JAMJAR #ChildrenGetArthritisToo #ThinkJIA #JIA
At the beginning of March, Gemma, together with her best friend Lorna, overcame various challenges to complete the Southwold half-marathon in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research. A huge congratulations to you and a very big thank you from Team JAR.
#JAMJAR #ThinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo #JIA
We are starting the week with some awesome smiles and super awareness raising from Elsie, Laura and Dolcie! Dolcie is in her gown ready for an MRI so she decided to snap an awareness picture to raise awareness that children are #NotTooYoungForArthritis
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#JIA #ThinkJIA
Before the week is out, we wanted to congratulate Anne-Lise and Lindsay on last weekend's incredible achievements. Both Anne-Lise and Lindsay are undertaking multiple challenges as part of their fundraising for Juvenile Arthritis Research. Thank you and well done on your achievements. #ThinkJIA #JIA
Many people have never heard of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis when their child is first diagnosed. So what exactly is JIA?
You can find out more about the signs and symptoms of JIA on our #ThinkJIA campaign site at www.thinkJIA.org and watch a video on the 'About JIA' page at www.jarproject.org
A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended our most recent in-person event in Kent yesterday. It was wonderful to catch up with old friends and meet new faces too.
The children had an amazing time climbing with one child excitedly telling us that "this is the best JAR event ever!"
#ThinkJIA
As well as being Juvenile Arthritis Month, March is also Autoimmune Awareness month which ties in very well for raising awareness of JIA because #JIA is an autoimmune condition. We are proud to be part of the Connect Immune Research Partnership.
#Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneAwareness #ThinkJIA #JAMJAR
28th February is #RareDiseaseDay. Today we stand with all those who have a rare disease. In total, that adds up to over 300 million people globally.
JIA is made up of different subtypes and each subtype of #JIA is rare.
#ThinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo
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Sam is nearly at the half way point of her epic challenge to run 12 marathons in 12 months in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research.
Last weekend, she took part in her 5th marathon in her 12 month challenge; Northumberland
Find Sam's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/sams-12...
#ThinkJIA
Get involved in Juvenile Arthritis Month in March (#JAMJAR) to raise awareness and make a difference for those living with #JIA
Download your free JAM JAR toolkit at www.jarproject.org/jamjar
#autoimmuneAwareness #JIA #thinkjia #RareDisease
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Mathew will be running the #Battersea Park Half Marathon in March to raise vital funds for Juvenile Arthritis Research. Mathew's daughter Florence was diagnosed with #JIA when she was just 15 months old.
You can find Mathew's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/mathew-...
#ThinkJIA
Our #JAMJAR Toolkit will be landing on doorsteps any day now!
March is Juvenile Arthritis Month in the UK to raise awareness of #JIA.
Additional copies can be downloaded from our website at www.jarproject.org/jamjar
Together, let's get jammy for JAR! #NotTooYoungForArthritis #ThinkJIA #arthritis
We're delighted to announce that we've been awarded tnlcommunityfund.org.uk funding of £16,995 towards our vital work in supporting families affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. We'd like to thank #NationalLottery players who have made this possible.
#JIA #ThinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo
"It kind of turns your life upside down." 12 year-old Ethan and mum Jade, who are incredibly valued members of our #JIA community were interviewed by BBC Radio Devon's John Acres about life with JIA.
You can listen to the interview now at bbc.in/3ZIa4SM
#ThinkJIA #NotTooYoungForArthritis #arthritis
We'd like to say a huge well done to Lindsay who completed the #Seville #marathon at the weekend in support of Juvenile Arthritis Research.
Find out more about why Lindsay is supporting Juvenile Arthritis Research on her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/lindsay...
#JIA #ThinkJIA
Good luck to Lindsay who will be running the Seville Marathon in support of JAR this weekend! The first of 3 epic challenges this year.
You can read more on Lindsay's Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/lindsay...
#JIA #ThinkJIA #AutoimmuneAwareness #arthritis #ArthritisAwareness
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: An interview with Calleigh Pritchett
"Knowing the odds my parents were given when I was first diagnosed, I feel incredibly grateful to be able to do the things I love today."
www.jarproject.org/news/2026/id...
#IDWGS #IDWGS26 #JIA #ThinkJIA #SJIA
ONE MONTH TO GO! As part of our Juvenile Arthritis Month (#JAMJAR) activities, we'll be running a very special webinar with racing driver Daniella Sutton. The session with take a Q&A format and is sure to inspire.
You can sign up now at www.jarproject.org/webinar
#ThinkJIA #autoimmunity #JIA
This week is #ChildrensMentalHeathWeek and this year's theme is "This is My Place." If you are feeling isolated and alone with #JIA, please know that we are here as "your place" for your family and your children to belong as part of the JAR community.
#JuvenileArthritis #ThinkJIA #arthritis
We are really excited to let you know that our #JAMJAR website and JAM JAR Toolkit for 2026 are now available!
Find it at www.jarproject.org/jamjar for everything you need to know to help raise awareness for #JuvenileArthritis Month in March.
#JIA #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #ThinkJIA
Thank you to everyone who attended our latest ParentZoom session on Wednesday. It was great to see our regulars as well as welcoming some new faces.
We run these much-needed sessions quarterly. Please keep an eye out on social media and our e-news to hear about future sessions.
#ThinkJIA #JIA
Anne-Lise is wearing her awesome "My daughter is a JIA warrior" t-shirt from the JAR shop as she continues her epic fundraising. It is free UK P&P in the JAR shop this weekend.
Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop
Free UK P&P ends at midnight Sunday.
#JIA #JuvenileArthritis #ThinkJIA
We have an absolute wealth of resources to support children and young people in #education. Our #School Toolkit can be downloaded at www.jarproject.org/schools Education settings in the UK can also request their own paper copy. #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #ThinkJIA #Schools #Teachers #Teaching #poetry
