My team
My Story…
I have cheered on my parents before at this run but this is my first time participating. I have JIA (juvenile arthritis) which is an incurable disease. Now, luckily for me, the drugs that I get monthly at Children's Hospital allow me to run and walk without crutches. I want to help raise money for research so that other kids do not have to go through this.
Love Scarlett xoxo
PS - Thank you to the dogs and their owners who come cuddle with me on my hospital visits.
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 22 | Anneke and family | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Abigail Lin + family | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Michaelanne Dodds | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Heidi Barnett | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Tammy Bourelle | $107.72 |
| Jun 22 | The Newman-Bennett family | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Kathy & Bob MacKerricher | $267.96 |
