My team
My Story…
I am biking the half marathon as part of Team Cassie and Friends in the 2022 Charity Challenge. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to support kids and families with Juvenile Arthritis and related conditions. I have Juvenile Arthritis and I am currently pain free and able to participate to help raise funds to find a cure. All support is appreciated!
Brendan O, grade 12, Carson Graham Secondary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Your Grandparents | $267.96 |
| May 16 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 15 | Auntie Mandi and Uncle Ferdi | $267.96 |
| Apr 27 | Henley Family | $107.72 |
| Apr 26 | Anonymous | $50.00 |
