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I am excited to be participating in the Scotiabank 5K event on Sunday June 26th for the first time in a few years. I will be running with my Porte Communities colleagues in support of Cassie + Friends (C+F) - a charity founded by our President David Porte back in 2006 when his then two year old daughter, Cassie, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. David was looking for a way he could make a difference in the lives of children with this chronic disease. He ran his first Scotiabank run, raised $40,000 in that inaugural year and the run has been a major fundraiser for C+F every year since.
Donations can be made above. More information on Cassie + Friends is below. Thank you for supporting this great cause.
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 26 | Bar-Dayan Family | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Jeanette | $107.72 |
| Jun 21 | Brian Ross | $107.72 |
| Jun 21 | Gryf Painting | $535.02 |
| Jun 20 | Bishop Landscaping Ltd | $267.96 |
| Jun 20 | Chris Airconditioning, Refrigeration And Heating Services | $107.72 |
| Jun 20 | Scout Real Estate | $267.96 |
| Jun 20 | GRC Columbia Inc | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 18 | Daliah Bar-Dayan | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 16 | Barbara and Emanuel Bar-Dayan | Undisclosed amount |
