Our story…
Teddy’s journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis began at the young age of three. His knee was so swollen he had trouble walking. As he started to become immobile in his leg, our pediatrician setup an appointment for us with a rheumatologist. Teddy was diagnosed with JRA. He was prescribed Naproxen, and after a month or so, we realized it wasn’t working, so he had to go to Sick Kids and be put under general anesthesia for a cortison injection in his knee. He didn’t have any flare ups for about a year after that. This happened countless times since then, first trying different preventative pain medications that didn’t work, then off to Sick Kids for general anesthesia and a cortison injection.
We are currently trying something new, and he is on weekly Methotrexate medication. We are hopeful that this will help and be preventative of any future flare ups. We are so grateful for our rheumatologist and Sick Kids Hospital during this journey. When I heard about Cassie and Friends, an incredible resource for rheumatic diseases for kids and families, I showed Teddy right away. He was so excited to see that he is not alone, and there are many other kids out there in a similar situation. Learning about this years run, Teddy was eager to particiate. We are excited to walk in this years 5k, and to raise money for such an amazing cause.
Description
This year, our team 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 2022, 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
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Sydelle Clement
Raised: $418.52
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 | Sandra | $54.63 |
| Sep 12 | Grace Ditillio | $54.63 |
| Sep 12 | Anonymous | $27.80 |
| Sep 10 | Emilia Sirianni | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 10 | Gabriel & Sheri | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 07 | Lori Marra | $54.63 |
| Sep 06 | Seonmi Kim | $25.00 |
| Sep 06 | Allison Hannah | $22.43 |
| Sep 06 | Anonymous | $54.63 |
| Sep 06 | Francesca Voso | $54.63 |
