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Hi I'm happy to support Cassie + Friends!!
I first became involved with Cassie + Friends through road running, specifically the Around the Bay race. Since then I've seen first hand what a great job they do helping patients with juvenile arthritis. I've been impressed with their innovative and energetic ways of engagement with patients and their families. So I'm proud to continue supporting C+F!
Join me at the 2022 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16, 2022, either in person or in spirit, as I run 42.2K to raise funds for Cassie + Friends.
As an incentive, I pledge that if my goal of $500 is met, I will dye my hair fire orange. Or green. Or maybe both.
Update: Goal reached and I decided to go with emerald green!
Now let's get to $1000!
Description
This year, I will be running in support of kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis (JA) and other rheumatic diseases with Cassie + Friends Society. Cassie + Friends is a national charity focused 100% on kids and families impacted by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Cassie + Friends provides much needed education, awareness, support programs, advocacy and research to families across Canada.
What is JA?
JA is an incurable autoimmune disease in kids that attacks healthy joints and steals childhoods. It’s just as common as Juvenile Diabetes (every 3 in 1000 kids) and yet receives a fraction of the research, awareness and support. Kids with JA live with pain, fatigue and fevers, and many require aggressive medications like chemotherapy.
In 2022, Cassie + Friends is raising money for:
- Providing parents with access to a private Online Support Network
- Supporting families with emergency funds and medical equipment
- Helping fund Monthly Expert-Led educational webinars
- Connecting youth with trained peer mentors
- Fueling critical Advocacy + research into safer Treatments and a cure.
Thank you for your support towards a pain-free future for kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases!
#TeamCassieAndFriends #JAWontStopMe
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 01 | Nathan Chow | $33.16 |
| Oct 01 | Donna Chow | $161.98 |
| Oct 01 | Kevin Lee | $33.16 |
| Oct 01 | Wai and Una Lee | $215.65 |
| Sep 30 | Alice and Kwun Leung | $269.32 |
| Sep 23 | Philip Baer | $50.00 |
| Sep 22 | Jane Purvis | $100.00 |
