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Help Gwen raise money

For participating in 2021 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K

My Story…

Hello, my name is Gwen Jaskiewicz and I am fourteen years old and finishing my Grade Eight year at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School. I was unexpectedly diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) when I was twelve and finishing Grade Six at St. Patrick's Elementary School. Since then I have had Methotrexate injections every Friday (Shot Day!), attended Rheumatology appointments every three months, and watched for any achiness in my jaw and fingers. I feel incredibly blessed for the almost unnoticeable soreness in my joints, but that is not the case for many other children and youth with JIA. I thank you very much for your donation to Cassie and Friends, as this will provide plenty of support to kids and their families who are most in need... The info session my family went to a year and a half ago was awesome and very relevant. Thank you for your donation!

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I'm running to support a pain-free future for kids affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Please support me by making a donation or letting others know that kids get arthritis too!

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 17 Andrea Sharein Happy to support you Gwen! $25.00
Jun 15 Tabada Family Congratulations Gwen on this exciting endeavour. God bless your kind and generous heart. $25.00
Jun 15 Auntie Teresa and Uncle Alex So proud of you Gwen ❤ $100.00
Jun 15 Vanessa Great job Gwen! $30.00
Jun 14 Robert Mattson Go Gwen! $25.00
Jun 14 The van der Pauws Great job, Gwen and the Jaskiewicz Family! We are rooting for you!! $25.00
Jun 14 Uncle Fred & Auntie Kaylee $50.00
Jun 14 Shannon Mattson Gwen you are an amazing person and a continual inspiration!! :) $25.00
Jun 14 Nana Sheila Gwen, you have shown incredible resilience ever since you were diagnosed 2 years ago. How awesome to want to help other kids and families. $200.00
Jun 14 Grandma Marguerite $100.00