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Hey everyone!
I'm back fundraising for Cassie and Friends! As you know arthritis is a cause that is very close to my heart due to my own personal battle with it since the age of 11.
I've been lucky to have the support of Cassie and Friends for more than half of my journey. They gave me a community that I never thought existed for kids like me. I found friends and family through them.
Please help me raise some money for a wonderful charity!
Thanks
Trish
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 15 | Mark Walters, Queen's Faculty of Law | $108.31 |
| Oct 12 | Samantha Kobitowich | $50.00 |
| Sep 28 | Sami Mendosa | $22.43 |
| Aug 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
