Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Myself ( Lynette Haselip ) and another JIA Mummy Sarah Evans decide to start #wearpurpleforjia in 2015.We felt that there is not enough recognition for JIA and the amazing work that charities do for JIA. We wanted to do something fun that everyone can get involved in whilst raising much needed funds for JIA related charities, especially as there is not many really about. This year we have the lovely Rachael Rennie on team purple also.

As a JIA mum it can be very lonely and frustrating as people assume arthritis only effects older people, so to let as many people know as possible that children do get arthritis too I thought would be great. We are delighted to be supporting the fantastic work of NRAS and their JIA service, which is delivering new and exciting support packages, helping
families with JIA

My 5 year old daughter sadly suffers from JIA. She has basically had every joint effected at some point. Farah was diagnosed just after her 2nd birthday but with symptoms starting on Christmas morning shortly before her 2nd Birthday. Before I heard Farah had JIA I, like many others, never knew children could get arthritis. So I would like to spread the word, let people know that sadly children are effected and suffer every day, just like adults.