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It's time to show your support for children and teens living with juvenile arthritis during Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month on July 1. This month-long celebration is dedicated to raising awareness of this often-invisible condition and the challenges that these young patients face every day. It's also an opportunity to spread knowledge about the various treatments available, which can help lessen the symptoms of juvenile arthritis. So let's take a stand together this July and bring more attention to this important issue!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise in Juvenile Arthritis Cases</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-1970s, the medical community began noticing a rise in cases of Juvenile Arthritis, leading to increased study and research into the disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of NSAIDs</div><div class='timeline-text'>The introduction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) became a major breakthrough in the treatment of Juvenile Arthritis.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Biological Agents</div><div class='timeline-text'>The late 1990s saw the development and introduction of biological agents - drugs that target specific molecules involved in the inflammation process.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arthritis Foundation's Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Arthritis Foundation launched a nationwide initiative to bring more attention to children and teens affected by arthritis, amplifying the conversation about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>July was officially recognized as Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month to bring more focus to the disease and the individuals affected.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ongoing Research and Advocacy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Present day efforts continue to focus on advocating for children with Juvenile Arthritis, funding research for its cure, and educating the public with accurate information.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organizing a fundraiser is a great way to bring attention to juvenile arthritis and help raise money for research and treatments. Reach out to local businesses or organizations to sponsor your event and ask friends and family to help spread the word.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Raise awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take to social media, share your story and spread the word about Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Posting on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter can be powerful tools in raising awareness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for local events that are being held in honor of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Attend a walk, concert, or other event to show your support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local organization that offers support for children with juvenile arthritis and volunteer your time. Helping others is one of the best ways to celebrate Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to an organization that supports children with juvenile arthritis or research into juvenile arthritis treatments. Donations of any size make a difference.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness of the sickness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month helps to raise awareness among the general public of childhood arthritis, a painful and often debilitating condition suffered by many children. By raising awareness and providing information to those affected by juvenile arthritis, it helps to improve understanding and acceptance of the condition in wider society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supports research & treatments for juvenile arthritis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By creating more visibility for juvenile arthritis during this month, it can help to drive more research into treatments and cures for the condition. This could provide more options for those suffering with juvenile arthritis, and potentially lead to better quality of life for all children with the condition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Shows support & compassion for those who suffer from juvenile arthritis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, by taking part in Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month activities, you can show your support and compassion for those living with juvenile arthritis. This month provides a great opportunity to reach out to those affected by this illness, as well as demonstrating that there is a wide range of people standing besides them in their fight against it.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Juvenile Arthritis Affects Approximately 300,000 Children in the U.S.</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United States alone, nearly 300,000 children have been diagnosed with some form of juvenile arthritis. Despite being considered a rare disease, it's more common than many people realize.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Juvenile Arthritis is Not a Single Disease</h3><p class='facts-content'>The term juvenile arthritis generally refers to a group of diseases involving joint inflammation that occurs before the age of 16. There are seven different types including Systemic, Oligoarticular, and Polyarticular JA.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Symptoms Can Vary Greatly from Child to Child</h3><p class='facts-content'>Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis can fluctuate from mild to severe and can even vary greatly from day to day in the same child. Pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue are all common symptoms, but severity and presentation can greatly differ.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Juvenile Arthritis Can Impact Growth</h3><p class='facts-content'>In some cases of juvenile arthritis, growth patterns can be affected. Some children may grow too quickly or too slowly, and an entire limb or particular joints may grow larger or smaller than its pair.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Juvenile Arthritis Can Affect the Eyes</h3><p class='facts-content'>In around 20% of cases, Juvenile Arthritis can lead to serious eye inflammation, leading to conditions like uveitis, cataracts, or glaucoma – potentially threatening a child's sight if not treated promptly.</p></div></div>
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