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Chicago - JA Parent Connect Group
Chicago, Illinois
59 Members
Live Yes! Connect Groups for JA Parents provide local connections, education and empowerment for parents and caregivers with children living with rheumatic disease. JA Parents come together for professional and volunteer-led sessions on a variety of topics and group activities as it relates to raising a child with arthritis.
Participants gain skills to advocate for their child, help their child develop self-management skills and discover strategies for daily living. These groups are part of an expanding range of Arthritis Foundation resources that provides personalized help & support to parents who have a child/teen with a childhood rheumatic disease.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday August 20th 2022
12:00 AM - through
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Saturday August 20th 2022
12:00 AM
The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is the longest running heritage festival 5K Fun Run which is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore.
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Saturday October 15th 2022
5:30 PM - through
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Saturday October 15th 2022
12:00 AM
The Freedom of Movement Gala is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Arthritis Foundation. It is an event that acknowledges leaders in the advancement of research and awareness for the management, prevention, and cure of arthritis, the most common cause of disability in the United States.
- Event List
- Saturday August 20th 2022 12:00 AM
- through
- Saturday August 20th 2022 12:00 AM
The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is the longest running heritage festival 5K Fun Run which is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore.
- Saturday October 15th 2022 5:30 PM
- through
- Saturday October 15th 2022 12:00 AM
The Freedom of Movement Gala is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Arthritis Foundation. It is an event that acknowledges leaders in the advancement of research and awareness for the management, prevention, and cure of arthritis, the most common cause of disability in the United States.
- Sunday November 13th 2022 12:00 AM
- through
- Sunday November 13th 2022 12:00 AM
The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!
- Sunday November 20th 2022 12:00 AM
- through
- Sunday November 20th 2022 12:00 AM
The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!
- Saturday December 3rd 2022 12:00 AM
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- Saturday December 3rd 2022 12:00 AM
The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!
- Sunday December 25th 2022 12:00 AM
- through
- Sunday December 25th 2022 12:00 AM
The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis is among the nation's most incredible themed events. This fun and festive 5K race benefits the Arthritis Foundation's fight for the arthritis community - and helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Wear your favorite holiday outfit, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help us find a cure!
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Hey Chicagoland JA families! Hope you are all well and safe. We are looking for your help. Tell us what your family is doing to stay fit, stay connected, keep the peace, promote family bonding and have fun. We want to gather info to share about what you all are doing in your families to weather this crazy time. Feel free to email me ideas, links, pictures! We want to hear from our Chicago JA family! [email protected]