Did you know 10,000+ young people under 16 in the UK have arthritis?

Children suffer with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) - an invisible and incurable condition.

#WearPurpleForJIA with us on Friday 23rd May to support children with arthritis!

How can we #WearPurpleForJIA?

Ask everyone in your school, hospital or workplace to Wear Purple on 23rd May for a suggested donation! Or Hold a Purple Bake Sale or a Purple Party! Perhaps you want to organise a Sponsored Run or Cycle Ride and all Wear Purple? Or have a Purple Crazy Hair Day?

The Purple possibilities are endless and all donations will go towards helping children and young people with JIA.

What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

JIA is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints and organs and can significantly impact a young person's mobility, sometimes leaving them reliant on a wheelchair.

There is no cure, but we can help!

Founded in 2001, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is a trusted source of information for children, young people and adults living with JIA. We are here to support, educate and campaign for those with JIA and their families, friends and the health professionals who treat them. We want children with JIA to feel seen, safe and comforted.

• £100 will provide 60 information booklets to help children and schools learn about the disease and give practical advice.

• £150 will provide 15 30-minute helpline calls to give support at a time of crisis.

• £200 will provide 7 one-hour facilitated meetings for families with a recent diagnosis.

Just think of the children and families you will be helping.

#WearPurpleForJIA with us on 23rd May

Let’s change the lives of children with arthritis together!

We can’t wait to hear what purple plans you have and to see your purple pictures!

Do email them to fundraising@nras.org.uk.

For more #WearPurpleforJIA Ideas & Inspiration and to order your Wear Purple Pack and Purple Gunge, please visit: https://jia.org.uk/wearpurpleforjia/