Take a Pain Check Foundation

Brushing twice a day sounds simple, but for young people living with chronic illness, it’s not always that easy. To read more, check out this link: takeapaincheck.com/post/pain-fati… #blog #rheumatic #disease #rheumaticdisease #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #invisibleillness #dentalcare

Join Take a Pain Check today in raising awareness for Sjögren's Syndrome! #SjogrensSyndrome #Sjogrens #SjogrensSyndromeAwareness #RheumaticDiseaseAwareness #ChronicIllness #WorldSjogrensDay

From volunteer hours and a TAPC certificate to skill-building and exclusive networking—YYAAP empowers youth to lead, connect, and make an impact. Join now by using the link in the bio! #YYAAP #TAPC #YouthLeadership #RheumAwareness #VolunteerOpportunity

We are recruiting Youth Ambassadors! Youth Ambassadors are required to be active on social media, be between the ages of 16-29, have a rheumatic disease and be passionate about promoting chronic illness and patient perspectives. Use the link in our bio to apply! #TAPC #Youth

Take a Pain Check is proud to announce the YLEAB Book available on our website linked in bio! #rheumaticdisease #chronicillness #TAPC #raiseawareness #chronicillnessawareness #arthritisawareness #health #youthinitiative #book #JAA #JuvenileArthiritisAwareness

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Rae Yeung, a world-leading expert in childhood inflammatory diseases @SickKidsNews @uoftmedicine, has been appointed the new Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis. canada.ca/en/institutes-…

🎉 Congrats @DrRaeYeung, newly named Scientific Director of the @CIHR_IRSC Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis! A global leader in inflammatory conditions, Dr. Yeung’s #SKResearch explores #PrecisionMedicine in childhood arthritis and other rheumatic conditions.

Maggie Douglas is a Biology and Psychology student at Western University, set to begin her MSc in Forensic Science in 2025. Diagnosed with JIA at 15 and later with Ankylosing Spondylitis, her lived experience drives her advocacy work. #JuvenileArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis

From missed diagnoses to missed games—chronic illness tried to her out. But today, McKinley turns pain into purpose. She is grateful to be a TAPC STEM Without Limits Scholar. To read more, check out this link: takeapaincheck.com/post/from-pati… #blog #STEMWithoutLimits #scholarship

We are recruiting Healthcare Professional Ambassadors! Our Healthcare Professional Ambassadors help spread the word about our organization, create blog posts for our website and more. If you're interested in this opportunity, use the link in our bio to apply! #TAPC #ApplyNow

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month in the US. Let’s stand together to raise awareness, support youth, and spark change! Every voice matters. #JuvenileArthritis #JAAwareness #ArthritisWarriors #SupportTheYouth #ChronicIllnessAwareness #JAAwareness #ArthritisWarriors

This program empowers youth to become advocates for chronic illness awareness through social media, blogs, and TikTok content. We build community presence in schools, clinics, and beyond while hosting impactful events like the JCR Program. Apply now using the link in our bio!

Meet our guest of the week, Mya! Tune in as she shares her journey of balancing life as a student-athlete, her passion for social justice, and how overcoming the challenges of her diagnosis has shaped her drive to make a difference in her community.

Chronic pain prepares you for a lot—but not everything. A fall last week reminded Pamela just how complex healing can be when you live with JIA. To read more, check out this link: takeapaincheck.com/post/acute-tra… #blog #rheumatic #disease #rheumaticdisease #autoimmunedisease

This program empowers youth to become advocates for chronic illness awareness through social media, blogs, and TikTok content. We build community presence in schools, clinics, and beyond while hosting impactful events like the JCR Program. Apply now using the link in our bio!

Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases held a giveaway which featured our new stuffed animal. Congratulations to all of the winners who won Dermie the Dermatomyositis Duck from the giveaway! #TAPC #UnityThroughRheumaticDiseases #UnityThroughRheumaticDiseases2025 #UnityThroughRheum

Take a Pain Check is grateful to our volunteers who were able to make our in-person event, Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases, a success! Thank you to all of the volunteers! #TAPC #UnityThroughRheumaticDiseases #UnityThroughRheumaticDiseases2025 #UnityThroughRheum

Take a Pain Check is grateful for the support that the Vasculitis Foundation Canada has shown towards our first in-person event, Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases! Thank you for supporting multiple vasculitis patients to attend! #TAPC #UnityThroughRheumaticDiseases

Grateful for the powerful words shared by attendees at the Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases event — your stories inspire connection, resilience, and hope. #ChronicIllnessCommunity #AutoimmuneWarriors #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #PatientVoices #UnityThroughRheum2025

Our Monthly Newsletter is out now! Please check your email inbox for the newsletter. If you are interested in joining our newsletter, use the link in our bio to sign up! #TAPC #Newsletter #Newsletteroutnow #monthlynewsletter #rheumaticdiseaseawareness #community #advocacy