Advancing arthritis care through collaboration

Dear friends,

The best solutions come from working together. With the incredible support of our donors and partners, Arthritis Society Canada is forging strategic alliances and pushing forward with urgency to improve the lives of 6 million people in Canada with arthritis.

This year, we've ignited a movement for lasting change. The Arthritis Action Plan, a bold, groundbreaking initiative, co-created through unprecedented collaboration with 21 ecosystem champions, will dramatically improve the quality of life for millions of people in Canada with arthritis. With this first-of-its-kind partnership, we will drive impactful change on how arthritis is prevented, effectively treated, and ultimately cured.

Our advocacy has never been stronger: October's Day on the Hill united 10 ecosystem partners through meetings with over 20 government officials, while our election campaigns mobilized more than 3,000 advocacy actions nationwide. Together, we're positioning arthritis as a national health priority requiring immediate attention.

Thanks to our donors, we invested $7 million in cutting-edge research and innovation. Our partnership with Creative Destruction Lab is driving transformative opportunities for innovators, while researchers like Dr. May Choi and Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan are advancing our understanding of arthritis and new treatment options.

In the past year, we also expanded direct support for people with arthritis through our Arthritis Line's new live web chat, providing trusted information when it's needed most. Our awareness efforts reached over 4 million people , raising the profile of arthritis and amplifying the voices of those affected.

The momentum captured in this report ignites hope, but our work races forward with fierce urgency. We are deeply grateful to supporters like you who share our vision, drive our mission and amplify our impact.

Looking ahead, we remain resolute in our commitment to revolutionizing arthritis care for generations. Thank you for being essential to this journey.

With gratitude,