The Arthritis Society is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers, with a vision to live in a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives.

The Arthritis Society began over 70 years ago with one very clear goal; to alleviate the suffering of people affected by arthritis. Founded in 1948 by Dr. Wallace Graham and his medical peers from across the country, it was Mary Pack, a fiercely driven community advocate, who worked tirelessly to put peoples’ needs truly into the spotlight. Today, that same passion exists in communities across Canada.