One man, One bike, One Country. 11,000 KM. Get Ready to Ignite Change – Follow the Journey – Electrify AS!
We’re turning up the energy for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)! ElectrifyAS is a groundbreaking, patient-driven initiative designed to accelerate awareness, education, and action for those living with axSpA….
On June 23rd, We’re Working Together to End the Diagnostic Delay in axSpA
Together, we’ll explore real-world challenges, share lived experiences, and collaborate on solutions to shorten the time to diagnosis and improve care across Canada. Be part of the conversation at the first-of-its-kind AS/axSpA Back Summit.
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Download our freshly updated AxSpa and PsA Guidebook on our downloadable resources page to learn more about these conditions.
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Community Resources & Events
Prairies & Rockies Virtual Chat
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
Atlantic Virtual Support Group Meeting
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
Vancouver BC Virtual Support Group Meeting
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
CSA and SPARCC – axSpA Summit 2025
Axial Spondyloarthritis (AS/axSpA) is more prominent than rheumatoid arthritis. It affects over 500,000 people in Canada. Yet, patients still endure a 7 to 10 year wait for diagnosis. That’s nearly a decade lost to pain, disability, and preventable damage. This is our...
Ottawa Virtual Support Group Meeting
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
Mississauga Virtual Support Group Meeting
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
Calgary Virtual Support Group Meeting
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
Prairies & Rockies Virtual Chat
If you want to talk to someone who understands, we have a Spondyloarthritis support group for you.  Meet local people like you. Share in a safe environment. Feel supported and connected. Join the community that knows what you’re going through.  Experts agree that...
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