It's Juvenile Arthritis Month and it's been amazing seeing what you have all been doing. Today we're giving a shout-out to Hayley, Eleanor and Luke as they continue their challenge for Juvenile Arthritis Month. Good luck and thank you for your support! www.justgiving.com/page/johnson...

Over the coming days and weeks, we'll be sharing some more opportunities to get involved in research through our #JIA VIP Research panel. So if you haven't already signed up, you can join the 280 families who are already part of the panel at www.jarproject.org/vip/families #PPIE

We've loved hearing about all your adventures for World Book Day. We heard about someone going to school as a rheumatology nurse and taking their copy of Kipo with them. And Frasier actually dressed up as Kipo for World Book Day. Well done Frasier! Hope you had a super World Book Day! #WBD #WBD2026

It's #WorldBookDay - yay! Here at JAR, we love books. Every child receiving one of our Little Box of Hope packs receives a free book from us. We've also had some fantastic books created and sold to raise funds for our vital work. And how about a read-a-thon for #JAMJAR? www.jarproject.org/jamjar

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

It is March! And that means it is Juvenile Arthritis Month! After an incredible inaugural year last March, #JAMJAR is back and it's set to be even bigger and better. Don't forget to download your free JAM JAR toolkit and get involved! www.jarproject.org/jamjar #Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneAwareness

With freepost weekend in the JAR shop until midnight Sunday, it is the perfect chance to stock up on your awareness-raising items. We have a range of WORD day clothing and our "I'm not too young for arthritis" range too. Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop #ethicalClothing #arthritisAwareness #JIA

🌍 It’s #RareDiseaseDay 2026! 💜 Today we stand with the 300 million people living with a rare disease. Together, we’re showing our colours, raising awareness, and inspiring change by talking about what equity means to us. 👉 Read more: https://go.rarediseaseday.org/NEWS

🦋 #Lupus is a #RareDisease that affects nearly 500,000 people in Europe and over 5 million people in the world. ‼️However, lupus affects not only patients but also their loved ones. Let's raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis #RareDiseaseDay #ShareYourColours

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 @rarediseaseday.bsky.social

We'd like to wish Gemma and Lorna heaps of luck for the Southwold half-marathon this weekend. Gemma's daughter Amelie was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis when she was 5 years old. You can read more on Gemma and Lorna's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/team/gemmaan...

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

Meet our amazing Joint Voices team of young people who will be hosting our #JAMJAR webinar on Tuesday 10th March featuring racing driver Daniella Sutton. Suruthi, Kyle, Heather, and Caelan are ready to welcome you to an evening of insight into life with JIA. Sign up now at www.jarproject.org/webinar

Congratulations to IQRA academy who are one of our recent winners of our 'money can't buy' awareness-raising golf umbrellas. By completing the survey after receiving one of our School toolkits, they were entered into a prize draw to win one of our amazing umbrellas. www.jarproject.org/schools

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 www.facebook.com/share/r/1BgR...

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

Sam is running her 5th of 12 marathons in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research. This weekend she'll be running the Northumberland #marathon ending at the beautiful backdrop of Bamburgh Castle. Good luck Sam! Read more about her challenge on her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/sams-12...

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

This Valentine's Day, we are filled with gratitude for our amazing fundraisers, without whom Juvenile Arthritis Research simply wouldn't exist. Here are just some of the amazing people who have fundraised to support our work and we are so grateful to you all. Thank you! #ValentinesDay #JIA

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

Daisie's mum was randomly selected as one of our most recent winners for providing feedback and Daisie chose the "Bravery" t-shirt from the JAR shop as her prize. Here she is looking absolutely super in her new T-shirt! Congratulations! This design and lots of others at www.jarproject.org/shop

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

EVENT NOW FULL. Thank you to everyone who has booked onto our next in-person event happening in March. Bookings for the event filled up in record time. If you would like to hear if any places become available, please email [email protected] and ask to be added to the waiting list.

Here is two year old Betty receiving her Little Box of Hope support pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research. Her mum told us that "she loves the finger puppet and the info has been really helpful. I had never heard of JIA before and it’s all been a lot to take in. Thank you." #JIA #JuvenileArthritis

We want to say a very big well done to Sam who has completed another walk in her 50 before 50 challenge. Sam will be turning 50 this year and to mark the occasion whilst raising awareness and funds, she decided to complete 5 hikes of 10 miles each totalling 50 miles www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

If you're in Kent (or can get to Kent) and have a child with #JIA, please do sign up to join us for an Indoor Climbing session at Clip n Climb in Tonbridge on Sunday 8th March 2026. Full details and to sign up, please see www.jarproject.org/event

Reminder: last chance to sign up to our next ParentZoom session for parents/carers of those with #JIA. Full details and sign-up form is at www.jarproject.org/join Sign up will close soon to allow our volunteers to prepare for the session.

🚀 Join us on this upcoming EULAR webinar with HPR and gain practical insight into how evidence-based patient education and self-management in #RMDs has evolved. 🖥️ 4 March 2026, 17:00 - 18:00 CET Register here 👉 https://pulse.ly/gkil2hcitz #Rheumatology #PatientCare #ClinicalPractice

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

We're ALL getting ready for #Juvenile #Arthritis Month in March including the JAR #cat who seems to be telling us that he can't wait to raise awareness of #JIA throughout the whole month. More information about #JAMJAR (Juvenile Arthritis Month by Juvenile Arthritis Research) coming soon! #ThinkJIA

Don't forget that our next ParentZoom session for parents and carers of those with JIA is happening in a weeks' time: When: Wednesday 4th February Time: 7pm Where: Online Sign up at www.jarproject.org/join Adults with #JIA are also welcome to join the session too! #ThinkJIA

"The reason we decided to raise money for Juvenile Arthritis Research is to help raise awareness about this condition." You can read the full story of Team Tobyn's incredible fundraising throughout the year in our latest news post: www.jarproject.org/news/2026/te...

This month, Juvenile Arthritis Research turned 8 years old. When we started back in 2018, we had no idea what the future held and just how much need there was for a #JIA charity who was able to make real impact and bring about change. Read more on IG/FB. #ThinkJIA #SmallCharityBigDifference

You're invited to a special webinar! Hosted by our Joint Voices young people group, we're welcoming racing driver and JAR ambassador Daniella Sutton. Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026 Start: 7pm UK time Where: Sign-up now at www.jarproject.org/webinar to receive the Zoom link shortly before the webinar

Back for 2026! #JAMJAR (Juvenile Arthritis Month by Juvenile Arthritis Research) is happening again this March. We are so excited to be raising awareness of #JIA throughout the whole month of March, including a very special webinar with Daniella Sutton. Sign-up now at www.jarproject.org/webinar

How fabulous is this photo of our mascot Kipo and all the little finger puppet versions of Kipo! You can find the Kipo story and lots of fun Kipo-themed activities on Kipo's Corner on our website at www.jarproject.org/kipo #ThinkJIA #JIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo #JuvenileArthritis #JIAresearch #kipo

It was a delight to have been invited to present at the B-active conference in Slovenia last week. The topic is one that we are incredibly passionate about - "Patient engagement in medical research". Find out more and get in touch at www.jarproject.org/vip #JIA #JIAResearch #JIApatients #Research

"She's really a wonderful advocate and such an inspiring role model. You can see how she inspires others and her openness to talk about her struggles makes her captivating to watch and listen to." Read more on our news page at www.jarproject.org/news/2026/da... #F4 #f1 #motorRacing #Formula4 #FIA

Here's two year old Theo receiving his Little Box of Hope support pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research. These packs are sent free of charge (thanks to the kindness of our supporters) to families in the UK who have a child with #JIA More at www.jarproject.org/hope #ThinkJIA

We might not be the best at filming videos (hello strange background noise and a "short" video that ran for 11 minutes!) but our volunteers are being amazing at making a difference in the world of #JIA. The full video can also be found on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/tqA-2vLo-YM #ThinkJIA

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

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