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Portrait of a Hero - A Celebration of Arthritis Heroes

Each year, The Arthritis Society conducts a search across the division for individuals who exemplify the progress made against arthritis. Nominees can be an individual with arthritis, a supportive friend, a parent, volunteer or a healthcare professional. Over 400 individuals have been honoured through this program. Read more

September is Arthritis in the Workplace Month

Don�t let arthritis boss you around. Symptoms like pain and fatigue can make it hard to stay on top of your work duties. Click here to take charge and learn tips and techniques to help ease the impact of your arthritis at work.

Ask an Expert

Eighteen years ago, I was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus. My symptoms recently disappeared, but I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I want to train to complete a marathon this year. I tried to relieve my pain with Tylenol, Advil, etc, but it didn�t work. Are there other analgesics for fibromyalgia? Read response.

Challenge Yourself. Help millions. Join the Joints In Motion Team.

In January 2011, volunteers on The Arthritis Society's Joints in Motion Training Team will tackle the Walt Disney World Marathon�and Half Marathon�in Florida in an attempt to help make a difference in the lives of the nearly 4.5 million Canadians living with arthritis. Learn more

Researcher aims to prevent arthritis-related work disability

Among the more startling indicators of the devastating impact of arthritis on Canadian society is the fact that it costs the economy more than $6.4 billion annually. Lost work days due to long-term disability account for about two-thirds of this total. Most Canadians with arthritis are of working age... Learn More

Community Forum

To widen the conversation about arthritis, The Arthritis Society has arranged a series of community forums. These discussions will enable people to learn about arthritis and ask medical and other professionals about the disease. Watch for upcoming Community Education Forums. Information is coming soon! Empower Yourself

Volunteer Education Leaders Wanted

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of people living with arthritis? Do you live with arthritis? If you answered yes, we�d like to talk to you. Volunteer opportunities exist for Education Leaders and presenters. For further information call Madison Litowski, Volunteer Coordinator at 1.800.321.1433 (ext) 2237.

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	I am self-employed
	Not employed due to my arthritis
	I have not told my employer