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For participating in Around the Bay Road Race 2023

Julie Herrington

Raised: CA$284.86
Goal: CA$500.00
57.00% raised
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PedRheum@Mac

Total raised: CA$2,465.83

Goal: CA$500.00

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My Story…

Running to support an amazing organization, Cassie and Friends. This charity supports children, teens and young adults along with their families after being diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. I work with the passionate pediatric rheumatology team at McMaster Children's Hospital that sees the struggles and triumphs of these families on a daily basis. Looking forward to raising some funds to let these families know they are supported!

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.

This year, Cassie + Friends is raising money for:

  • Fueling critical advocacy + research funding into safer treatments and a cure.
  • Supporting families with emergency funds and medical equipment 
  • Helping fund Monthly Expert-Led educational webinars
  • Connecting youth with trained peer mentors

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
Mar 08 Michelle Bridge Good luck Julie! Undisclosed amount
Mar 06 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Mar 05 Anonymous Good Luck Julie! Undisclosed amount
Mar 03 Chandra Farrer Undisclosed amount
Feb 09 Darina Frieder CA$27.80
Jan 30 Anonymous CA$100.00