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For participating in VIRTUAL Team Cassie + Friends

Our story…

In February of 2022, after months of a swollen right wrist with limited range of motion, Rosalie received a diagnosis of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. What Matt and Abby had previously thought of as growing pains and typical kid aches were found to be Rosalie's immune system attacking her joints. 


Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis affects 3 in 1,000 kids in Canada, causing pain and limited mobility in a time when they should be running and playing. Rosalie is typically her ray of sunshine self, but struggles from time to time with multiple simple kid tasks like riding her scooter or picking things up. 


Since February 2022, Rosalie's arthritis has advanced from her right wrist to her wrist, knee and foot tarsals. She is now on a second injectable medication, in addition to her weekly injection, to attempt to control her pain and symptoms.  


We are running to raise money for Cassie & Friends, a Canadian charity for children with rheumatic diseases and their families. They provide valuable resources for all parents, kids, schools, and all involved in the lives of children with rheumatic disease. 


Please help us support this amazing cause that has helped our family!


Many thanks, 

Matt & Abby Leschyson

Team members

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 03 Mike Shrimpton CA$50.00
Sep 29 Ross CA$43.90
Sep 27 Linda Senft CA$108.31
Sep 26 Jackie Wubben Stay strong! :) CA$27.80
Sep 25 Anna Kroetsch CA$54.63
Sep 25 Anonymous CA$108.31
Sep 25 George Leschyson CA$100.00
Sep 25 Meredith & Sam Rempel CA$215.65
Sep 25 Thomas Lai CA$27.80
Sep 25 Kevin and Kayla! We had a great time! Happy to support! CA$54.63