Cassie + Friends

We’re thrilled to lace up again to raise awareness for juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, fund groundbreaking research, and provide essential support to kids and families across Canada. Since our first run in 2007, Team Cassie + Friends has grown from one dad on the starting line to hundreds of runners and donors rallying together for a pain-free future.

And we’re just getting started! In 2025, we’re ready to make our BIGGEST IMPACT YET with exciting updates, new goals, and a big celebration to inspire and unite our amazing community.

🌟RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE 🌟
Mark your calendars for a weekend of fun, fitness, and friendship:
📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025

• 8:00am - 5KM TEAM RUN 🩵💚 (Our biggest event!)
• 10:15 AM 4KM Kids Race
• 10:25 AM 2KM Kids Race
• 10:30 AM 4KM Kids Race 

📅 Sunday, May 18, 2025

• 8:00AM - 42.2KM
• 8:10AM - 10 KM
• 8:20AM - 21.1KM

Whether you join us in Halifax or virtually, every step you take supports families at the IWK Children's Hospital and across Canada.

Why Your Steps Matter:
Together, we’re working to:
✅ Shine a light on juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, ensuring no child suffers years without a diagnosis or feels isolated because of their condition.
✅ Fund vital resources like equipment cupboards, injection kits, and mentorship programs for families in need.
✅ Advance research to find safer, more effective treatments—and, one day, a cure!

💙💚 Your Support Makes a Difference!
Thanks to YOU, we’ve already raised thousands of dollars for critical programs and research. Let’s build on this momentum to ensure no child misses out on school, sports, or life because of pain, treatments, or lifelong disability.