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On May 2 2025, our 2 year old Granddaughter was diagnosed with JIA.  Without a family doctor or pediatrician ( her family DR is on medical leave and no pediatrician was assigned) my daughter knew there was a concern and so she started a journey to seek help for her daughter.

Noella was a late walker which was not a huge concern but looking back now, makes sense.  She often seemed stiff, sore and had pain when getting dressed and needed to be carried.  Her feet, knees and hands also seemed swollen but we were unsure if that was just her body type?  She would sleep for long periods at a time and when she woke up would be so sore.  Compared to other kids her age that were running, jumping, playing on the floor and structures, this was a concern and her mom and dad knew someone had to help figure out what was happening. 

She started at the chiropractor, then a pediatric physiotherapist which led to blood work, X-rays and a visit to the Pan Am Clinic where she was referred to the Winnipeg Children's Hospital Pediatric Rheumatology.

It is reassuring to have an early diagnosis and a plan to help ease the pain and discomfort Noella experiences and help her live a normal life that every little child deserves.  She will require weekly injections, daily medications, physical therapy and it will be a rollercoaster for the Pelletier family especially with baby #2 on the way shortly.

We are looking forward to our first event, Team Cassie and Friends Winnipeg 2025 Run/Walk for Juvenile Arthritis to help raise awareness, raise money for JIA and make connections for the Pelletier family while they navigate this new normal.

Thank-you for your any support you may give- it all helps and we truly appreciate it.