Our story…
We are excited to do our first family 5K for a cause near and dear to us! Little did we know about JIA and the impacts it would have to our little one and our family unit earlier this year. What has this diagnosis taught us? To truly enjoy the moments that are good and worry less about the what ifs.
Description
This year, our team 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
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Olivia Patel
Raised: $522.45
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Mahasheta Patel
Raised: $154.63
Team captain
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Sam Patel
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15 | Deepy and Partha Sur | $108.31 |
| Aug 15 | Maya and Malcolm | $108.31 |
| Aug 15 | Barb and Randy | $54.63 |
| Aug 15 | Janet Sargent | $27.80 |
| Aug 15 | Vibha K | $22.43 |
| Aug 15 | Caitlin kirby | $54.63 |
| Aug 15 | Pan family | $161.98 |
| Aug 15 | Roma | $54.63 |
| Aug 14 | Ronick & Amar | $108.31 |
| Aug 14 | Bhole Family | $54.63 |
