Help Shannon raise money

On May 2 2025, our 2 year old Granddaughter was diagnosed with JIA.  Without a family doctor or pediatrician ( her family doctor is on medical leave and no pediatrician was ever assigned) my daughter knew there was a concern and so she started a journey to seek help for her daughter.

Noella was a late walker which was not a huge concern, but looking back now it makes sense.  She often seemed stiff, sore, had pain when getting dressed and needed to be carried.  There was also concern if her feet, ankles, knees and hands were swollen or was it her body type? Compared to other kids her age that were running, jumping, playing on the floor and structures, this was a concern and her mom and dad knew someone had to help figure out what was wrong.

She started at the chiropractor, then a pediatric physiotherapist which led to blood work, X-rays and a visit to the Pan Am Clinic where she was then referred to the Winnipeg Children's Hospital Pediatric Rheumatology.

It is reassuring to have an early diagnosis and a plan to help ease the pain and discomfort Noella experiences and help her live a normal, carefree life that every little child deserves.  However, she will be requiring weekly injections, daily medications, physical therapy and it will be a rollercoaster for the Pelletier Family especially with baby #2 on the way shortly!

We are looking forward to our first event, Team Cassie and Friends Winnipeg 2025 Run/Walk for Juvenile Arthritis to help raise awareness on this childhood condition, raise money for JIA and make connections for the Pelletier family while they navigate this new normal.

Thank you for your support and kindness!!