My Story…
Thank you for sponsoring our family's run for Cassie + Friends. It means more than we can ever express to know you are willing to help so kids like Morgan with a chronic disease can receive the same support and opportunities as other kids.
Here are a few ways kids with juvenile arthritis and other childhood rheumatic diseases benefit from your donation to Cassie + Friends:
$50 connects a child or teen with a trained peer mentor who can provide understanding, encouragement and hope for their future.
$100 gives a family a pain-relief kit with products and tools to ease the pain and anxiety of weekly injections.
$500 supports a family of four to attend a Cassie + Friend's Family Day, an unforgettable day of education, connection and fun.
$1000 outfits a child with severe arthritis in their feet with custom orthotics and quality running shoes so they can run, climb and play.
$2500 sponsors a young adult living with JA to become a trained patient research partner and advocate for better patient experiences and outcomes.
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 |
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Sep 25 | Mark and Betsy Gore | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 25 | Julia Baldwin | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 24 | Happy Just Happy | $54.63 |
Sep 24 | Nachcha Perkins | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 24 | Grandpa | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 24 | Bonnie Schiedel | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 24 | Brian Kotoka (Thrive Fit) | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 23 | Sterling | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 23 | Michael, Julie, Jake, Sydney and Gracie | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 23 | Heather Trombley | $108.31 |