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I am so excited to let you know that this year I am stepping up for kids and families across Canada affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
Juvenile arthritis is an incurable autoimmune disease in kids that attacks healthy joints and steals childhoods. Kids with JA live with pain, fatigue and fevers, and many require aggressive medications like chemotherapy.
This year I am running with Team Cassie + Friends to fundraise for juvenile arthritis research and family support programs so that kids can have the pain-free futures they deserve.
If you are able to make a donation in support of my run/walk, please click the link below.
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/78861/2024-vancouver-half-marathon/pledge/participant/26517329
Thank you for supporting me and the 24,000 kids in Canada affected by juvenile arthritis.
Xoxo,
Gina
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 17 | Anonymous | $54.31 |
| Jun 17 | Anonymous | $20.00 |
