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Hello everyone!
It's my favourite time of year, the Cassie + Friends run!
Please help me raise money for this life-changing organization. Each year, Cassie + Friends provides community, education, and support to thousands of families affected by Juvenile Arthritis and other pediatric rheumatic diseases.
I have personally benefitted from their Youth Mentorship Program, Youth Ambassador Program (currently called "Future Leaders"), their comprehensive Virtual Education Series, and TAG (Teen Arthritis Groups.
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 2024, 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 23 | Anonymous | $150.00 |
| Jun 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 21 | Heather Mahaffy | $81.02 |
| Jun 20 | Jennifer Wilson | $107.72 |
| May 21 | Ciara Mahaffy | $27.60 |
