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Juvenile Arthritis Research
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Juvenile Arthritis Research UK charity no. 1091620
The only UK-wide charity focusing solely on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, bringing hope to those with #JIA.
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We are a small charity making a big difference supporting those with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and their families. We're patient-and parent run and began changing the world for those with #JIA in 2018. Home of the #ThinkJIA campaign.
Join us for our first event of 2026!

Our next ParentZoom session for parents and carers of those with #JIA is coming up next month.

When: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 7pm
Where: Online
Sign up at www.jarproject.org/join

#ThinkJIA #ArthritisAwareness #PaediatricRheumatology #arthritis
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Help us better understand whether women with arthritis should continue or stop taking biologic medication throughout pregnancy. Together let’s find the answers.
Find more information including how you can be involved:
➡️ www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mama/partici...
#theMAMAstudy @themamastudy.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
We'd like to wish Esmé all the very best of luck as she embarks on 100km of walking in 2026 to support Juvenile Arthritis Research.

Read more at www.justgiving.com/page/esme-wa...

If you've been inspired to start your own #fundraising journey, request free pack at www.jarproject.org/fundraising
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Here is 2-year-old Harper receiving her Little Box of Hope pack from #JuvenileArthritisResearch. Families describe our Little Box of Hope packs as a godsend.

These packs are available to those in the UK with a diagnosis of JIA. More at www.jarproject.org/hope
#ThinkJIA #JIA #arthritis #JA
January 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
2026 is here and we wanted to wish all our followers and supporters the happiest new year. May this year be filled with hope, happiness, good health and the best of times.
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Beckie and Dean are being interviewed on BBC Radio Tees about their incredible fundraising for Juvenile Arthritis Research.

You can listen to the interview at 11.20am today at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 5, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year - you matter more than you realise and have enabled us to be here to support those affected by #JIA when they most need it.

Season's greetings from all at Team JAR

#ThinkJIA
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today, we want to say the biggest thank you to Alice and her family who raised an incredible £400 by selling these gorgeous knitted chocolate orange holders at a craft fair.

If you've been inspired by Alice to start your own fundraising journey, start here: www.jarproject.org/fundraising
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
She did it!

A huge well done to 7-year-old Martha and her family and friends who ran the 5K Santa run in #Southsea at the weekend. This is an amazing achievement for Martha who was only diagnosed with #JIA earlier this year.

Start your fundraising journey at www.jarproject.org/fundraising
December 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Samantha has been doing something truly amazing over the past couple of months and continuing into 2026. She has set herself the challenge of running not one, not two, but 12 marathons in 12 months!
Read more about why she has taken on this epic challenge at www.justgiving.com/page/sams-12...

#JIA
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wishing Martha and her family lots of luck for the #Southsea 5K Santa Run! Martha has been busy fundraising for Juvenile Arthritis Research as well as being the star of our #Christmas Appeal Campaign this year.

Thank you for all you are doing Martha and we hope that you have an amazing day!

#JIA
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In our final "Little Box of Hope" themed post for this week, we are sharing a photo of Lilly receiving her pack.

Lilly's mum told us how much it made her smile and how she loves the Kipo finger puppet.
Every donation of any size makes a difference. www.jarproject.org/christmas

#JIA #ThinkJIA
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Continuing with our theme this week, here is 4-year-old Elsie receiving her Little Box of Hope pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research. Elsie's wonderful smile says it all! You can make an impact by sharing our Christmas appeal at www.jarproject.org/christmas to bring smiles to children with #JIA
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Why we do what we do! The difference that our support packs make to children and families! This is made possible thanks to everyone who supports our work - If you can spare even a few pounds this Christmas, please do consider making a donation to our Christmas appeal at www.jarproject.org/christmas
December 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A huge thank you to 11 year old Amelia and her mum for sharing this lovely photo of Amelia receiving her Little Box of Hope pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research.

Amelia's mum told us "This box couldn’t have come at a more perfect time… It has so much valuable information... Thank you so much."
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Why we do what we do! These smiles! Here is 4 year old Finley receiving his Little Box of Hope pack. Finley loved receiving a note from Abbie who sends out each pack.
By supporting our work, you can ensure that no family has to face a diagnosis of #JIA alone. More at www.jarproject.org/christmas
December 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Updated BSR Guideline is published for csDMARDs

"The updated guideline, endorsed by Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), includes the whole life course, providing guidance for the care of children and young people for the first time."

More at www.jarproject.org/news)

#JIA #ThinkJIA
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's #CHRISTMASJUMPERDAY !!! That time of the year to dig out those Christmas jumpers, get excited for #Christmas and if you can spare it, make a little donation to our Christmas appeal.

Our Christmas campaign story and appeal can be found at www.jarproject.org/christmas #ThinkJIA #JIA #charity
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"Inspirational Martha takes part Southsea Santa Run to raise money for other children with arthritis."

Martha's story has made it into the press!

You can find the article in The News at www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/...

#JIA #JuvenileArthritis #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #ThinkJIA
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our range of ethically produced Christmas clothing is now available in the JAR shop! It's also free UK P&P in the JAR shop this weekend.

Shop now at jarproject.teemill.com/collection/c...

#ChristmasJumper #Christmas #Christmas2025 #ChristmasJumperDay
#ChildrenGetArthritisToo #spoonie
December 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP:
Our next Joint Voices session for young people with #JIA aged 18-30 is happening next Tuesday (9th December) at 7pm on Zoom and the sign-up form will be closing this weekend so please sign up now at www.jarproject.org/jointvoices if you would like to come along.
#ThinkJIA
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We'd like to say a huge well done to Lola who raised an amazing £102 for Juvenile Arthritis Research by running a handmade jewellery stall at her school.
We are all so very proud of you Lola!
If you've been inspired by Lola, you can request a free fundraising pack at www.jarproject.org/fundraising
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We'd like to wish "Team Tobyn" - Beckie, Dean, and all their friends and family taking part inspired by courageous and brave young Tobyn - lots of luck for this entire month as they embark on a 2 miles per day walk or run throughout December.
Read more at justgiving.com/team/teamtobyn #ThinkJIA
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is #GivingTuesday - a chance to say thank you to everyone who has ever supported us. It really is only because of our donors and supporters that we can continue to exist. This year's Christmas appeal matters more than ever during the current financial climate. www.jarproject.org/christmas
December 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Last week, we got the opportunity to hold another in-person event thanks to some funding received from a local community trust and the support of Inflata City providing some free tickets for children. Huge thanks to our volunteers Selma and Ananthi for organising this event!
Read more on IG/FB.
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM