Charity efforts
Two thirds of the people in the Australian Capital Territory who suffer from Arthritis are of working age or below including Canberra boy Ronan.
At 2 years and 8 months of age Ronan was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, an autoimmune type of arthritis. As a baby he screamed and cried much more than was normal, he experienced tummy upsets, fevers, strange rashes and was unable to crawl. Now that he can talk, he now says ‘the bees are stinging’ or ‘the sharks are biting’ to describe his joint and limb pain. His treatment involves the use of powerful drugs, including chemotherapy, some of which involve injections and infusions into his bloodstream. A lot of pain for a little boy!
The Arthritis Foundations around Australia, support sufferers of arthritis of all ages including Ronan’s family by providing community services including regular community education programs, support groups, advocacy for better services, exercise programs and self management courses. 'William's Walk', and 'William's Wish' support children with Juvenile Arthritis and their families.
At 2 years and 8 months of age Ronan was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, an autoimmune type of arthritis. As a baby he screamed and cried much more than was normal, he experienced tummy upsets, fevers, strange rashes and was unable to crawl. Now that he can talk, he now says ‘the bees are stinging’ or ‘the sharks are biting’ to describe his joint and limb pain. His treatment involves the use of powerful drugs, including chemotherapy, some of which involve injections and infusions into his bloodstream. A lot of pain for a little boy!
The Arthritis Foundations around Australia, support sufferers of arthritis of all ages including Ronan’s family by providing community services including regular community education programs, support groups, advocacy for better services, exercise programs and self management courses. 'William's Walk', and 'William's Wish' support children with Juvenile Arthritis and their families.