Arthritis Foundation Missouri

At this year's Walk to Cure Arthritis we planned to use pinwheels to represent our connection to arthritis and a symbol for our community in motion. Since we didn't get to do this in person, I'd like to take a moment to share our pinwheels!

Green: represented by Steven Rowland our adult honoree

Steven Rowland has lived with the challenges of axial spondyloarthritis and understands firsthand the physical and emotional impact arthritis can have on daily life. As a fantasy author, he uses storytelling to bring awareness to chronic pain and invisible illness, inspired by his own journey. Through storytelling and
advocacy, Steven hopes to help others feel seen, understood, and less alone while raising awareness for the arthritis community.

For those of you that are carrying an invisible green pinwheel, this community stands with you! Drop a green heart in the comments to recognize those living with arthritis 💚💚

As Arthritis Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re grateful for everyone who shared a Green Heart, a story or a moment of support. 💚 Together, we built awareness, connection and visibility for people living with arthritis — and that work continues all year long. Find support and resources at arthritis.org.

Up next: JA Camp and JA Family Summit! And if you're a planner, registration is already open for Bone Bash and Jingle Bell Run!

https://events.arthritis.org/jbrspringfield
https://events.arthritis.org/jbrstlouis

As we wrap up , we continue to share the ’s Green Heart on Fridays in May to spread hope, solidarity and awareness of the nation’s #1 cause of disability. 💚 I’m sharing in support of nearly 60 million adults and children living with arthritis. Learn more at arthritis.org.

Thinking about joint surgery or wondering what to expect? 🎧

In the latest Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Mayman shares insights on joint replacement surgery, recovery and questions to ask along the way.

Listen now: https://arthr.org/4dR36By

Our Walk to Cure Arthritis may not have gone exactly as planned, but your impact was still incredible. Because of your fundraising efforts and generosity we were able to raise $56,000 and counting to support research, resources, and programs for those living with arthritis.

This event- like all others- underscored how amazing our volunteers are! Our committee members start meeting in January and have been making calls, securing sponsors and donations, finding volunteers, and dreaming up the event experience for all of you. On top of that, we had a large group give up their Friday evening to set up for the event. That same group and more showed up in the rain bright and early Saturday to finish the setup and jumped quickly to tear down.

We couldn't have done this without you. Your passion for this cause and willingness to help truly means so much! 💚

This Memorial Day we are honoring the brave souls who gave everything for our freedom. Today and always.

Last weekend, our 25th anniversary Walk to Cure Arthritis was a huge success! While the event was sadly canceled due to weather, this community still came together to celebrate the 'village' that it takes to manage chronic disease. We could not do it without the help of every single team, volunteer, sponsor, and fundraiser - thank you from the bottom of our green hearts 💚💚

This , join me and the for Green Heart Fridays. 💚 On Fridays in May, share the Foundation’s Green Heart — or create your own — as part of a nationwide art activation to raise awareness and show support for the arthritis community.

Follow along on social or visit: arthritis.org/GreenHeartFridays

⏳ Don’t miss your chance to join us!

Families are invited to register for JA Family Summit by June 1 to secure your spot for a weekend of connection, support and learning.

This is more than an event — it’s a chance for kids and teens with JA (and their families) to meet others who truly understand, build confidence and gain tools to navigate life with arthritis.

💚 Meaningful connections
💚 Expert-led sessions
💚 A community that gets it

Spots are limited! Register today and be part of something special.

👉 https://arthr.org/44Y2Tcb