Do it! Get involved! Arthritis Care works with and for people who have any type of arthritis. We are here to help you manage your condition better, and stay active, independent and connected FACE up to arthritis Children in Need award to help JIA youngsters We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 43,000 from Children in Need to support young people in Northern Ireland living with arthritis. The funding will allow us to offer regular activities, residential and online support for young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, encouraging greater social inclusion and improved expectations for the future. Dr Madeleine Rooney, paediatric rheumatologist, said: Versus Arthritis in Northern Ireland is hailed throughout the UK as providing a superb service enabling young people to live happy healthy and fulfilled lives with their arthritis. It also empowers them to become independent sothat transition to adult services works for their benefit. We see the work of Versus Arthritis as an integral part of the service we provide for these young people and their families. I am thankful that it will be in a position to continue to provide this support in the longer term, thanks to funding from Children in Need. Get active in Scotland The Take Control project, which takes place on 12-14 July 2019, is set to bring young people aged 10-18 with arthritis and related conditions together at a picturesque location in The Trossachs National Park, Scotland. They will spend a weekend taking part in fun pursuits at the Activity Centre in Dounans. Everyone involved will challenge themselves with activities such as crate climbing and building rafts, and the youngsters can enjoy hot chocolate in the evenings. Weekends like these give young people an opportunity to extend their abilities and take on challenges in a safe environment, and spend time with people their own age. To find out more, call Izabela Mertowska-Shand on 07773 033629 or email i.mertowskashand@versusarthritis.org In 2019, the Joint Creativity project from Versus Arthritis is exploring the theme of FACEing Arthritis. If youre aged 10-18, come along to our sculpture workshop in Aberdeen on Saturday 3 August, which runs from 11am to 4pm. The workshop is free, with lunch and travel costs included. For more information, or to book your place, please contact Izabela Mertowska-Shand on 07773 033629 or email i.mertowska-shand@ versusarthritis.org Make your miles count We know that everyone is different, which is why we are asking you to set your own Miles Together challenge to help us raise money. From walking to the local shop once a week, to completing 10,000 steps a day, cycling 25 miles or swimming 50 lengths anything you pledge will make a real difference. To find out more and request your free How to guide, visit versusarthritis. org/fundraise-with-us, contact the community fundraising team on 0300 790 0405, or email localfundraising@ versusarthritis.org