Chronic Eileen

Awareness In the Media

As a patient advocate, I have had numerous opportunities to share my experiences in the media. From appearing on live TV shows to participating in radio interviews and being featured in print publications, I have gained valuable insights into effectively communicating my story.

Social media online campaigns play a crucial role in raising awareness for arthritis, disability, invisible illnesses, chronic illnesses, the list goes on. These campaigns actively engage with individuals, encouraging them to take action and support the cause or create their own awareness online. Through vibrant and interactive content, they educate the public about the impact of arthritis on individuals’ lives, highlighting personal stories and experiences. Social media platforms provide a space for people to share their journeys, connect with others facing similar challenges, and access resources and support networks. By continuously sharing updates and information, social media campaigns ensure that arthritis remains a prominent topic of discussion and that the community remains well-informed. Online campaigns also facilitate the sharing of fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives, encouraging individuals to actively contribute and make a difference in the lives of those affected by arthritis. Social media provides the perfect platform to amplify arthritis awareness, drive action, and create a united community dedicated to combatting this debilitating condition.

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Important Awareness Dates

  • February 2 – Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day –  #RheumatoidArthritisAwarenessDay
  • May – Arthritis Awareness Month in the US –  #ArthritisAwarenessMonth
  • September – Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada – #ArthritisAwarenessMonth
  • September – Pain Awareness Month in the US – #PainAwarenessMonth
  • September – Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in the US – #RDAM
  • September 12-17 – Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week in the UK
  • October 7-13 – National Arthritis Week 2023 UK- Arthritis Research UK
  • October 12 – World Arthritis Awareness Day – #WorldArthritisAwarenessDay
  • October 15-21– Invisible Disabilities Week #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
  • December 3 – International Day of People With Disabilities – #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisabilities

Recognition

  • Everyday Health –10 Arthritis Blogs to Watch in 2020
  • Healthline – Best Rheumatoid Arthritis Blogs of 2019 and 2020
  • Feedspot – Top Rheumatoid Arthritis Blogs
  • HealthCentral – 10 RA Bloggers You Should Follow
  • The Arthritis Society – 2020 Mary Pack Volunteer Award 
  • WEGO Health – 2018 WEGOHealth Awards Finalist for Rookie of the Year
  • WEGO Health – 2021 WEGOHealth Awards Finalist for Instagram and Patient Leader Hero
  • Everyday Health – 2022 – 8 Arthritis Blogs We can’t Stop Reading
  • Everyday Health– 10 Inspiring Rheumatoid Arthritis Social Media Accounts to Follow
  • The Arthritis Society – Community Action Grant 2022 – The Arthritis Social Hour
  • The Arthritis Society – Mary Pack Volunteer Award 2023
  • The Arthritis Society – Community Action Grant 2023/2024 – The Arthritis Social Hour

In The News and Media

  • CNN – They’re living with an invisible illness. Social distancing will save their lives
  • CNN– Follow up Story – Three shots and 1 booster later, this man has little protection against Covid-19
  • CTV News Vancouver – COVID-19: Disability advocates plead for support of immunocompromised –lives
  • CTV News Vancouver -‘We see you’: Tears flow as clinically vulnerable British Columbians begin receiving vaccination invites
  • CBC The Early Edition – Is the lifting of many COVID restrictions a cause of celebration for everyone?
  • Global News BC–  Access to Surrey border crossing closed amid new convoy protest
  • CBC– Vaccination des voyageurs : une mesure importante, disent des personnes immunodéprimées
  • CBC– Immunocompromised parent and a parent of an immunocompromised child on their concerns about going back to class
  • Global BC – British Columbians report 2nd-worst access to health care in Canada: poll
  • CBC– People with invisible disabilities can deny themselves care amid struggle to be recognized, advocate says
  • CBC Vancouver – Article and Radio International Day for People With Disabilities
  • Global News – ‘I’m constantly behind on bills’: Canadians with disabilities hope Bill C-22 passes, addresses gaps
  • Global News – Disability benefits bill receives royal assent as advocates voice ‘cautious hope’
  • Global News – Canadians from across the country share their medical gaslighting experiences
  • Breakfast Television – Vancouver May 29th 2017 – Walk For Arthritis Ambassador
  • Breakfast Television Vancouver May 28 2019 – Walk For Arthritis Ambassador
  • The Georgia Straight – Arthritis affects some women in the prime of their live
  • Burnaby Now – Burnaby woman fights stereotype that only the elderly get arthritis
  • Chatelaine – Rheumatoid Arthritis: Don’t Tough It Out, Rein It In
  • Chatelaine – Beyond Stiffness: My Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • The Arthritis Society Flourish Blog – Embracing your body: Tips for a healthier body image
  • Toronto Star – Untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can devastate lives. Properly treated, it’s a different story
  • Businesswire– Global Healthy Living Foundation and CreakyJoints Presents the Tumbler and Tipsy by Michael Kuluva Virtual Presentation of His 2022 Collection During New York Fashion Week
  • Creaky Joints – How Michael Kuluva, a Fashion Designer with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Involves the Chronic Illness Community in His Virtual Fashion Show
  • MyTherapy App– Rheumatoid Arthritis: “You’re Too Young for That!”
  • HealthCentral– What COVID Long-Haulers Can Learn From the Chronic Community
  • HealthCentral – This Arthritis Support Group Caters to 20-Somethings
  • Accessible Journeys – Eileen Davidson – from Rheumatoid Arthritis discovery to advocacy
  • Media Planet Canada/Health Insight -How Young Is Too Young to Be High Risk for COVID-19
  • EveryDay Health – Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month: September 2021
  • Vita Daily – What Do Fashion and Rheumatoid Arthritis Have In Common?
  • Toronto Star/Healthinsight– Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Painful — This Invisible Symptom Is Often Worse
  • Inked Magazine – October/November 2018 – Eileen VS Arthritis
  • Readers Digest – October 2018 – Bone and Joint Health Campaign
  • Daily Mail Uk –‘Disabled people are hot’ goes viral as people with disabilities share their sexiest selfies, saying: ‘Don’t doubt us because our bodies don’t look like yours’
  • BBC News – Hot, disabled and not afraid to show it
  • Flexiseq– What Arthritis Taught Me About Me – Chronic Eileen
  • Health Central – It’s Really Hard To Explain Something Invisible
  • Love What Matters  –‘It can’t be bad, you’re young. You look fine.’
  • BC Disability: Chronic Eileen – Fierce Advocate and Speaker
  • Pain BC: Patient Advocacy Spotlight Eileen Davidson
  • The Weather Network – Can Your Joints Predict When A Storm Is Coming?
  • Women’s Health Mag – ‘After My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis, I Got Into The Best Shape Of My Life’
  • Women’s Health Mag –Why It’s So Crucial to Stay Active with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Canadian Medical Association Journal– Rethinking one-size-fits-all exercise prescriptions
  • Media Planet Canada  –Untreated, Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Devastating — With Proper Treatment, There’s Hope
  • Media Planet USA – A Patient’s Perspective on Adjusting to Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Health Central – RA and Biologics – What To Expect When You Start Treatment
  • Self.com – 6 Ways People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Manage Their Fatigue
  • Massage & Fitness  – Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Does Massage Work?
  • The Arthritis Society  – Osteoarthritis starts earlier than you think

Campaigns

  • Toronto Star – Untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can devastate lives. Properly treated, it’s a different story
  • Health Insight – How Young Is Too Young to Be High Risk for COVID-19
  • Health Insight – Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Painful — This Invisible Symptom Is Often Worse
  • Reader’s Digest Canada– Bone and Joint Campaign October 2018
  • Future of Personal Health News – A Patient’s Perspective on Adjusting to Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Health Insight – Untreated, Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Devastating — With Proper Treatment, There’s Hope

  • The #WhatYouDontSee hashtag, along with the #DisabledPeopleAreHot hashtag are two of my favorite completely natural, grassroots unplanned social media campaigns that people living with a disability or invisible illness created a stir on social media.
  • In 2019 Disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza started the hashtag #DisabledPeopleAreHot because disabled people are so often desexualized and infantilized, and aimed to change this. The hashtag went viral and one of my photos made news in the UK!
    • BBC News – Hot, disabled and not afraid to show it
    • Daily Mail UK – ‘Disabled people are hot’ goes viral as people with disabilities share their sexiest selfies, saying: ‘Don’t doubt us because our bodies don’t look like yours’

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