Drive To Fuel AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Awareness for World AiArthritis Day

Lack of awareness leads to relationship conflicts, delayed diagnosis, compromised quality of life, and elevated healthcare costs. Education about these diseases, including the fact they are full body diseases affecting many parts (joints, tissues, organs) is necessary to improve the lives of the 450 million worldwide affected. For these reasons, the world unites annually to DRIVE awareness and education about these diseases.

This global event historically unites thousands of people in 60 + countries worldwide to DRIVE global awareness and education about our diseases. It is auto themed as a way to educate the world about these full body diseases - using fun puns and car-to-disease comparisons to FUEL awareness! In 2025, 40+ patient organizations and advocates pulled up to the starting line, along with 1000s of individuals, health professionals, and companies worldwide!

Who should participate? Everyone! This day is hosted by AiArthritis, but it is a day for ALL people to celebrate, DRIVE education and awareness, and fundraise.

When is it?  For the duration of May 20th annually as it passes through all global time zones equaling a total of 47 hours -  6am EST May 19th - 5am EST May 21st. Participate when it's May 20th in your time zone!

Where is it? The main event happens on the Official World AiArthritis Day social media channels, so make sure to follow those - then share posts to your social media. But 'where' from there varies. Any person, organization, or company with a social media account can also create their own posts.

How do I participate? DRIVE awareness through social media, create a "fund-racing" team (peer-to-peer fundraising, donate, volunteer, participate in or host in-person events, and more! Below you will find ways to get involved for 2026.

Raise Your Voice - Join Our Social Media Campaign

Join us in DRIVING awareness this World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day!

The theme of this World AiArthritis Day is showcasing lived experience, we’re amplifying the voices of individuals affected by autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis through the campaign theme #MyAiArthritisDisease.

Every lived experience is unique and valuable. By sharing yours, you help shape awareness, advocacy, research, and future recognition for conditions that may still be overlooked.