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July is National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

July is National Juvenile Arthritis awareness month. People think arthritis can only affect older adults, but sadly enough, arthritis is found in about 300,000 children under the age of 16. That is why July is dedicated to children around the world suffering from arthritis.  This month is made to raise awareness along with raise money to find a cure in helping these children.

The Arthritis Research Foundation is holding a few ways you can actively participate in supporting Juvenile Arthritis awareness month.  The Arthritis Research Foundation is selling bracelets in packs of 10 or 20 for 10-20$. There will also be shirts sold on average of $12-$15.  Lastly, there will be action packs sold which will include bracelets, stickers, shirts, and posters for $25.  All of the profit will go directly to supporting juvenile arthritis research.

The Arthritis Research Foundation will also be holding a July blog to share people’s stories and show the pain people go through and how these people deal with Juvenile Arthritis.  People who have Juvenile Arthritis or families with children that have Juvenile Arthritis will write these blog posts.  The Arthritis Research Foundation’s goal is to show how hard it is for children to live with Arthritis and why a cure needs to be found.

The Arthritis Research Foundation is asking you to show your support this month by asking you to spread the word by telling other people that July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. It is encouraged to take and post at least one picture to post-show your support and make a donation towards juvenile arthritis research to help these children.

Park Physical Therapy located in Massapequa encourages you to show support by wearing blue this month! To start your Physical Therapy evaluation, call Park Physical Therapy at (516) 798-3789 today!