My team
My Story…
Hi! My name is Cassie and I was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis when I was 20 months old. One morning I woke up and I couldn't walk, so my parents brought me to the hospital where I was diagnosed. I have managed to overcome the pain, and now I do competitive dance 15 hours a week! When my parents started Cassie + Friends I have had the opportunity to meet other kids with arthritis which has been very supportive! I am 18 years old and going to university in September to study health sciences. I am hoping to become a pediatric rheumatologist and help other kids like me!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Rebecca and Steve and family | $180.00 |
| Jun 12 | Kelly May | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 11 | Daniel and Dale Porte | $107.72 |
| Jun 10 | Jaya Raval & Family | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Robin Vorliceks | Undisclosed amount |
| May 27 | Anonymous | $161.13 |
| May 13 | Grace and Martin Robin | $129.08 |
| May 08 | Granny | Undisclosed amount |
| May 07 | Maya | $36.00 |
| May 07 | Jesse Walton | Undisclosed amount |
