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My Story…
Jason is so happy to be doing the Vancouver Run this year (as mom will be away during the Calgary one). He will be running with his friends Micah and Marcus this year.
This year has been an exciting and challenging one. We feel we are on the path to new and better treatments and and exciting time in research. That would not be possible without the support of organizations like Cassie and Friends pushing for a cure.
We were excited to be part of the genetics webinar this year and continue to work with Care for Rare. I hope that in the future this will be an option for all children with Juvenile Rheumatological conditions so that we may see more target therapy and limit the ups and downs of living with autoimmune conditions.
We are so appreciative of the love and support Jason (and I) have had over the last 8 years and welcome the continued support as we navigate and process all the new information we have received in the last few months.
Please consider donating to Cassie and Friends and to Jason's run. We are seeing the impact of the donations you have made and Jason wouldn't be where he is today if it were not for Cassie and Friends continued advocacy for our kids.
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 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Shannon & Matt 💚 | $54.31 |
| May 08 | Adrienne & Family❤️ | $54.31 |
