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Hi! I’m Addie! I am 14 years old and have psoriatic arthritis. Right now I take methotrexate injections and Celebrex pills to help control my inflammation. I’m excited to do another 5k this year to help raise money for support for kids and families living with chronic pain!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 03 | Lynne Pasmen | $27.60 |
| May 25 | Brouwer Family | $289.36 |
| May 25 | Nick Trehearne | $50.00 |
| May 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 20 | David and Maria Campbell | Undisclosed amount |
| May 17 | Lilly, Blue, Copper and Haywire | $107.72 |
| May 14 | Grandma | $43.62 |
| May 14 | Brian & Rosie | $107.72 |
| May 14 | Melissa | $54.31 |
