My team
My Story…
I have had Polyarticular JIA for most of my teenage years and have benefited immensely from Cassie + Friends' support and educational programs. I am running and raising money so that these substantive programs can continue and grow! Please join me in making that happen.
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 16 | Catherine Black | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 15 | Anonymous | $11.70 |
| Oct 14 | DRAMA 200 LEC0101 | $141.00 |
| Oct 14 | Anonymous | $11.70 |
| Oct 14 | Anonymous | $17.07 |
| Oct 14 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 14 | Scott Mitchell | $27.80 |
| Oct 14 | Carl | $11.70 |
| Oct 07 | Neil Seeman | $108.31 |
| Sep 18 | Ciara Mahaffy | $33.16 |
