08/06/2024
Over 300,000 children in the U.S. are affected by Arthritis. For the kids, this means frequent visits to the hospital, intense pain, numerous surgeries, attacks on their heart, lungs & kidneys and even Kawasaki disease.
This poses a challenge as there are currently 7 states with 1 practicing board-certified pediatric rheumatologist and 6 states with none at all.
The Arthritis Foundation is a beacon of hope for many families. After attending The Arthritis Foundation’s JA camp, 95% reported that their child feels more connected to others like themselves.
Click the link in our bio to learn how you can help!
https://www.cdc.gov/kawasaki/about/index.html